How To Fix 12184 - Deletion flag is set on a cross-plant basis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Deletion flag is set on a cross-plant basis

What causes this issue?

As the batch definition level in the current system is not 'plant', the
system saves all the data for the batch (apart from valuation type and
deletion flag) in a cross-plant data segment. While the valuation type
is generally stored in a plant segment, the deletion flag can be set
both in a cross-plant segment and a plant segment.
Since you have called up the transaction for changing a batch without
plant specification when the batch definition level is not 'plant', the
'Batch deletion flag' field contains the deletion flag from the
cross-plant data segment.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12184 - Deletion flag is set on a cross-plant basis ?

  The SAP error message 12184, "Deletion flag is set on a cross-plant basis," typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a material master record that has been flagged for deletion across multiple plants. This means that the material is marked for deletion in all plants where it exists, and SAP prevents any changes to ensure data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag Set: The material has been marked for deletion in the material master record for one or more plants.
  Cross-Plant Deletion: The deletion flag is set on a cross-plant basis, meaning it affects all plants associated with that material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data).
  Check if the deletion flag is set for the material in the relevant plants.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If you need to keep the material, you can remove the deletion flag.
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to modify the material master record.
  Navigate to the relevant plant data view and uncheck the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Cross-Plant Consideration:
  
  If the deletion flag is set on a cross-plant basis, you may need to check the settings in the material master for all plants.
  Ensure that the deletion flag is removed for all plants where the material is used.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about removing the deletion flag, consult with your team or a supervisor to ensure that it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, as the deletion flag can be set in various views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales).
  Data Integrity: Understand the implications of removing the deletion flag, as it may affect inventory management, purchasing, and sales processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 12184 and manage the material master records effectively.