How To Fix 29710 - Equipment & is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 710

• Message text: Equipment & is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29710 - Equipment & is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message "29710 Equipment & is marked for deletion" indicates that the equipment you are trying to access or perform an operation on has been flagged for deletion in the system. This typically means that the equipment record is no longer active and cannot be used in transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The equipment record has been marked for deletion, which is a standard practice in SAP to prevent further use of obsolete or inactive equipment.
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, users may inadvertently mark equipment for deletion.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or processes may automatically mark equipment for deletion based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag: 
  
  Go to the equipment master data (transaction code IE03) and check if the deletion flag is set.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can remove the deletion flag by using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment) and unchecking the "Deletion Flag" checkbox.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team: If you are unsure why the equipment was marked for deletion, consult with your team or the person responsible for equipment management. There may be valid reasons for the deletion flag.
  
  
  Recreate Equipment: If the equipment is indeed obsolete and should not be used, consider creating a new equipment record if needed.
  
  
  Review Processes: If this issue occurs frequently, review your processes for equipment management to ensure that equipment is not being marked for deletion without proper checks.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change equipment records. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing equipment records to understand the implications of marking equipment for deletion.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the equipment marked for deletion.