How To Fix 61403 - Material & in plant & has been marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Material & in plant & has been marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61403 - Material & in plant & has been marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message 61403, which states "Material & in plant & has been marked for deletion," indicates that the material you are trying to work with has been flagged for deletion in the specified plant. This means that the material is no longer active and cannot be used for transactions such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The material has been marked for deletion in the material master record. This can happen if the material is no longer needed or if it is being phased out.
  Plant-Specific Deletion: The deletion flag is specific to the plant you are trying to use the material in. The material may still be active in other plants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM02.
  Enter the material number and the plant.
  Navigate to the "General Data" or "Plant Data" views (depending on your configuration).
  Look for the deletion flag (usually found in the "Status" section).
  Remove the deletion flag and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not marked for deletion in other relevant views (e.g., sales, purchasing).
  If the material is still needed, ensure that it is properly configured for use in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure why the material was marked for deletion, consult with your inventory management or materials management team to understand the business decision behind it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master (if you need to create a new 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, Sales, Purchasing, etc.).
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to change the material master data.
  
  
  Impact of Deletion: Understand the implications of removing the deletion flag, as it may affect inventory, sales, and purchasing processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your transactions involving the material.