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 use" and does not allow new entries with the same key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the flagged entry:
  
  Identify the entry that is flagged for deletion using transaction codes related to the object (e.g., WE02/WE05 for IDocs).
  Verify if the flagged entry can be restored or if it should be physically deleted.
  
  
  
  Physically delete the flagged entry:
  
  Use appropriate SAP tools or programs to delete the flagged entries permanently.
  For IDocs, you can use transaction WE14 to delete IDocs flagged for deletion.
  For master data or other objects, use the relevant deletion or cleanup transactions.
  
  
  
  Wait for background jobs:
  
  Sometimes, deletion is handled by background jobs (e.g., IDoc cleanup jobs).
  Ensure these jobs have run successfully to clear flagged entries.
  
  
  
  If restoration is needed:
  
  If the flagged entry was deleted by mistake, restore it if possible.
  Otherwise, after physical deletion, you can recreate the entry.
  
  
  
  Check for duplicate keys:
  
  Ensure that the key you are trying to use is unique and not conflicting with other existing entries.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 – Display IDocs
  WE14 – Delete IDocs flagged for deletion
  BD87 – Reprocess IDocs
  SM37 – Check background jobs (for deletion jobs)
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to IDoc deletion and error WE010.
  Review SAP Help Portal for IDoc lifecycle and deletion process.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  IDoc processing where an IDoc is marked for deletion but not yet removed.
  Master data entries where deletion is flagged but not completed.
  Custom programs or interfaces attempting to create entries with keys that are pending deletion.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempt to create/update an entry with a key already flagged for deletion.
  Solution: Physically delete the flagged entry using appropriate transactions (e.g., WE14 for IDocs) or wait for cleanup jobs to run, then retry the operation.
  Check: Use display transactions to identify flagged entries and ensure no duplicates exist.
  
  
  If you provide the specific object or context (e.g., IDoc type, master data), I can give more tailored instructions.