How To Fix 06850 - Material & flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Material & flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06850 - Material & flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message "06850 - Material & flagged for deletion" indicates that the material you are trying to use or process has been marked for deletion in the system. This means that the material is no longer active and cannot be used in transactions such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The material master record has been flagged for deletion. This can happen for various reasons, such as a decision to discontinue a product or a mistake during data entry.
  Data Maintenance: The material may have been intentionally marked for deletion during routine data maintenance or cleanup processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the material master record. You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and checking the "Basic Data" or "Sales Org. Data" views.
  Remove Deletion Flag: If the material is still needed, you can remove the deletion flag. This can be done by:
  
  Going to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Entering the material number and selecting the relevant views.
  Unchecking the "Flag for Deletion" option in the appropriate view (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org. Data).
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure whether to remove the deletion flag, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product managers, inventory managers) to confirm the material's status and necessity.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, as the deletion flag can be set in various contexts (e.g., purchasing, sales).
  Impact of Deletion Flag: Understand that marking a material for deletion prevents its use in transactions, which can affect inventory management, sales, and procurement processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing material master data to ensure compliance with data governance policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage the material master data effectively.