How To Fix 12106 - The material &1 is marked for deletion at group level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 106

• Message text: The material &1 is marked for deletion at group level

What causes this issue?

The material of the batch you want to process is marked for deletion at
group level.

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

System Response

Depending on how it is configured, the system issues a warning or an
error message.
If the message is a warning (W), the system allows the entry, but warns
you about making the wrong entry.
If the message is an error message (E), you are not allowed to maintain
batches of this material.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12106 - The material &1 is marked for deletion at group level ?

  The SAP error message 12106 indicates that a material is marked for deletion at the group level. This means that the material cannot be used in transactions because it has been flagged for deletion, which is a common practice in SAP to prevent further processing of materials that are no longer needed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material in question has been marked for deletion in the material master record. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is obsolete or no longer in use.
  The material is being phased out and is not intended for future transactions.
  A user or administrator has intentionally marked the material for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) to check if the material is marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unmark for Deletion:
  
  If you determine that the material should not be marked for deletion, you can unmark it:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the relevant views.
  In the "General Data" view, look for the "Deletion Flag" checkbox and uncheck it.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether the material should be unmarked, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, procurement, or production teams) to confirm the status of the material.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or ongoing processes that might be affected by unmarking the material for deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views in the material master and how they relate to the deletion flag.
  Deletion Flag Types: SAP allows marking materials for deletion at different levels (e.g., plant level, sales organization level). Ensure you are checking the correct level.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (for future reference)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material management and deletion flags.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 12106 and manage the material status appropriately in your SAP system.