How To Fix 06741 - Supplier & for purchasing org. & flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 741

• Message text: Supplier & for purchasing org. & flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06741 - Supplier & for purchasing org. & flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message "06741 Supplier & for purchasing org. & flagged for deletion" typically indicates that the supplier (vendor) you are trying to use in a purchasing transaction is marked for deletion in the system. This means that the vendor is no longer active for the specified purchasing organization, and as a result, you cannot proceed with transactions involving this vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Flagged for Deletion: The vendor has been flagged for deletion in the vendor master data. This can happen for various reasons, such as the vendor no longer being in business, a decision to stop purchasing from them, or a data cleanup initiative.
  Purchasing Organization Specific: The flag for deletion may be specific to a particular purchasing organization, meaning that while the vendor may still exist in the system, they are not available for transactions under the specified purchasing organization.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Vendor Status: Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data) and check the status of the vendor. Look for any flags indicating that the vendor is marked for deletion.
  Remove Deletion Flag: If you determine that the vendor should still be active, you can remove the deletion flag. This can be done by:
  
  Accessing the vendor master data using transaction code XK02 (for general data) or MK02 (for purchasing data).
  Navigate to the relevant purchasing organization data and uncheck the "Flag for Deletion" option.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: Before making changes, it’s advisable to consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., procurement, finance) to ensure that the vendor should indeed be reactivated.
  Create a New Vendor: If the vendor is permanently inactive and you need to continue purchasing, consider creating a new vendor record instead of reactivating the flagged vendor.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Vendor Master Data: Understanding how vendor master data is structured in SAP is crucial. It includes general data, company code data, and purchasing organization data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Vendor Purchasing Data
  MK02: Change Vendor Purchasing Data
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor master data.
  Audit Trail: Keep in mind that changes to vendor status may need to be documented for audit purposes.
  
  If you continue to face issues or if the vendor should not be reactivated, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.