How To Fix 88003 - Article & is flagged for deletion in material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Article & is flagged for deletion in material master

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88003 - Article & is flagged for deletion in material master ?

  The SAP error message 88003 indicates that an article (material) is flagged for deletion in the material master. This typically means that the material is marked as obsolete or no longer in use, and therefore cannot be processed in certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The material master record has been marked with a deletion flag, which prevents any further transactions involving that material.
  Business Process Changes: The material may have been intentionally flagged for deletion due to changes in business processes, product lines, or inventory management strategies.
  Data Cleanup: Organizations often clean up their material master data to remove obsolete or redundant materials, leading to such flags.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the material master. You can do this by navigating to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and checking the relevant views.
  Remove Deletion Flag: If the material is still needed, you can remove the deletion flag. This can be done by:
  
  Accessing the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Navigating to the relevant view (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, etc.).
  Unchecking the deletion flag.
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If the material is flagged for deletion due to business decisions, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, procurement) to confirm whether the material should be reinstated or if the deletion should remain.
  Review Related Transactions: Ensure that there are no pending transactions or dependencies related to the material that might affect its status.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  Material Master Views: Depending on the type of material, different views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) may need to be checked or modified.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing material master data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master.
  
  If the material is indeed obsolete and should remain flagged for deletion, you may need to adjust your processes to ensure that no further transactions are attempted with that material.