How To Fix WRF_AT140 - Synchronization not possible; enter permitted value f. deletion indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_AT - Messages for Allocation Table RTFASH

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Synchronization not possible; enter permitted value f. deletion indicator

What causes this issue?

The deletion indicator at the item level of the purchasing document does
not contain a permitted value. As a result, the system will not
synchronize the entries.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the existing deletion indicator is relevant for a
different process.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_AT140 - Synchronization not possible; enter permitted value f. deletion indicator ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_AT140 Synchronization not possible; enter permitted value f. deletion indicator
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during synchronization or data transfer processes involving master data or transactional data in SAP, especially when working with workflows, data replication, or integration scenarios.
  
  The system expects a specific value for a field related to the deletion indicator (often a flag indicating whether a record is marked for deletion).
  The value currently entered or processed is not permitted or recognized by the system.
  The error message suggests that the allowed value for the deletion indicator is 'f' (which usually stands for "flagged for deletion" or a similar status).
  If the field contains any other value, synchronization or processing cannot proceed.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The deletion indicator is a field used to mark records as deleted without physically removing them from the database.
  In some SAP modules or custom developments, the deletion indicator must be set to a specific permitted value (like 'f') to allow synchronization or further processing.
  If the deletion indicator is missing, incorrect, or set to a value other than 'f', the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Indicator Field:
  
  Identify the field related to the deletion indicator in the relevant master or transactional data.
  Verify its current value.
  
  
  
  Set the Deletion Indicator to 'f':
  
  If the record should be marked as deleted, set the deletion indicator field to the permitted value 'f'.
  This can be done via the standard SAP transaction or program that manages the data.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry or Interface Mapping:
  
  If the data is coming from an external system or interface, ensure that the mapping for the deletion indicator field is correct and that it sends the value 'f' when appropriate.
  Adjust the interface or middleware logic if necessary.
  
  
  
  Re-run Synchronization:
  
  After correcting the deletion indicator value, retry the synchronization or processing step.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom development or enhancement, review the code to ensure it correctly handles the deletion indicator values.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Deletion Indicator in SAP:
  
  Many SAP objects (materials, customers, vendors, etc.) have a deletion indicator field (often a single character) to mark records as logically deleted.
  
  
  Common Values:  
  
  ' ' (space) = active record  
  'f' or 'X' = flagged for deletion (varies by object/module)
  
  
  
  Transactions to Check Deletion Indicator:  
  
  For materials: MM02 (change material) ? Basic Data ? Deletion flag  
  For customers/vendors: XD02/VD02/FD02 ? Deletion flag
  
  
  
  Synchronization Context:
  
  This error often appears in ALE/IDoc processing, workflow synchronization, or data replication scenarios where the deletion indicator must be consistent.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error means the system expects the deletion indicator field to have the value 'f' to proceed with synchronization. Correct the deletion indicator value to 'f' in the relevant data and retry the process.