How To Fix 06718 - Purchasing info record & & & & flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Purchasing info record & & & & flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06718 - Purchasing info record & & & & flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message "06718 Purchasing info record & & & & flagged for deletion" indicates that a purchasing info record (PIR) has been marked for deletion in the system. This means that the record is no longer active and cannot be used for purchasing activities.
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The purchasing info record has been explicitly flagged for deletion, either by a user or through a batch process.
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, a user may have set the deletion flag for the info record, indicating that it should not be used in future transactions.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or processes in the system may automatically flag records for deletion based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Flag: 
  
  Go to the transaction code ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) and enter the relevant details to check the status of the info record.
  If the record is flagged for deletion, you will see a deletion indicator.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If you need to use the info record again, you can remove the deletion flag by using transaction code ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  Enter the relevant info record details, and uncheck the deletion flag. Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Info Record: 
  
  If the info record is no longer needed and you do not want to unflag it, you can create a new purchasing info record using transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team: 
  
  If you are unsure why the record was flagged for deletion, consult with your team or the person responsible for maintaining purchasing data to understand the context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change or create purchasing info records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for managing purchasing info records to understand best practices and policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your purchasing info records effectively.