How To Fix WE010 - An entry with this key is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 010

• Message text: An entry with this key is flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE010 - An entry with this key is flagged for deletion ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WE010 - An entry with this key is flagged for deletion
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or update an IDoc (Intermediate Document) or related master data entry in SAP, but an existing entry with the same key is already present in the system and is marked for deletion (flagged as deleted). The system prevents the creation or modification of the entry because it detects that the existing record is logically deleted but not yet physically removed.
  In other words, the key (such as an IDoc number, segment, or master data key) you are trying to use is already reserved by an entry that is pending deletion.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP, when entries are deleted, they are often first flagged for deletion (soft delete) before being physically removed from the database.
  This flagging allows for recovery or audit purposes.
  Until the flagged entries are physically deleted, the system treats the key as "in