How To Fix 12108 - The material &1 is marked for deletion in storage location &2 of plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 108

• Message text: The material &1 is marked for deletion in storage location &2 of plant &3

What causes this issue?

The material of the batch you want to process is marked for deletion in
storage location <LS>&V2&</> of plant <LS>&V3&</>.

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 12108 - The material &1 is marked for deletion in storage location &2 of plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message 12108 indicates that a specific material is marked for deletion in a particular storage location of a plant. This typically means that the material is no longer intended to be used or processed in that storage location, and as a result, certain operations involving that material cannot be completed.
  Cause:
  
  Material Marked for Deletion: The material has been flagged as "marked for deletion" in the material master record for the specified storage location.
  Data Maintenance: This could be due to data maintenance activities where materials are being cleaned up or decommissioned.
  User Action: A user may have intentionally marked the material for deletion as part of inventory management or material lifecycle processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and the plant/storage location.
  Check the "General Plant Data / Storage" view to see if the "Deletion Flag" is set.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the material should not be marked for deletion, you can remove the deletion flag.
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master record.
  Navigate to the relevant view and uncheck the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether to remove the deletion flag, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, procurement) to confirm the status of the material.
  
  
  
  Review Processes:
  
  Ensure that there are no ongoing processes or transactions that might be affected by the deletion flag.
  If the material is still needed, ensure that it is properly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Lifecycle Management: Understanding how materials are managed throughout their lifecycle in SAP can help prevent issues related to deletion flags.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material management and deletion flags.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 12108 and manage the material appropriately within your SAP system.