How To Fix 88080 - Article &1&2 flagged for deletion in CompCode/country &3 for unit &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Article &1&2 flagged for deletion in CompCode/country &3 for unit &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88080 - Article &1&2 flagged for deletion in CompCode/country &3 for unit &4 ?

  The SAP error message "88080 Article &1&2 flagged for deletion in CompCode/country &3 for unit &4" indicates that a specific article (product) has been marked for deletion in the specified company code and country for a particular unit of measure. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or materials management within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The article has been flagged for deletion in the system, which means it is no longer active for transactions. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The product is being phased out.
  The product is no longer being sold or produced.
  A decision was made to remove the product from the inventory.
  
  
  
  Company Code and Country: The error specifies the company code and country, indicating that the deletion flag is specific to that combination. This means that the article may still be active in other company codes or countries.
  
  
  Unit of Measure: The error also specifies a unit of measure, which indicates that the deletion flag may apply to a specific way the product is measured (e.g., pieces, kilograms, liters).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Article Status: Verify the status of the article in the system. You can do this by navigating to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and checking the "Basic Data" and "Sales" views to see if the deletion flag is set.
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag: If the article should not be flagged for deletion, you can remove the deletion flag:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales) and uncheck the deletion flag.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure whether the article should be active or deleted, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product management, sales, or inventory management teams) to confirm the status of the article.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or transactions that might be affected by the removal of the deletion flag. This includes checking for open purchase orders, sales orders, or stock levels.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings related to product lifecycle management and deletion processes to ensure they align with business practices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create 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).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing material master data and handling deletion flags.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage the article's status appropriately within SAP.