How To Fix 881218 - Article &1 variant &2 is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Article &1 variant &2 is flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881218 - Article &1 variant &2 is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message 881218 indicates that a specific article (material) and its variant are flagged for deletion in the system. This typically means that the article is no longer active or is in the process of being removed from the database, which can prevent certain operations from being performed on it.
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The article and its variant have been marked for deletion in the system. This can happen during data maintenance or as part of a cleanup process.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to prevent operations on items that are flagged for deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deletion Flag: Verify if the article and its variant are indeed flagged for deletion. You can do this by checking the material master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03).
  Remove Deletion Flag: If the article should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag. This can typically be done in the material master record by:
  
  Navigating to the material master (MM02).
  Selecting the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, etc.).
  Unchecking the deletion flag in the appropriate section.
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure whether the article should be deleted or not, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product managers, inventory managers) to confirm the status of the article.
  Data Maintenance: If the article is indeed obsolete and should be deleted, ensure that all necessary data maintenance is performed before proceeding with the deletion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management include:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing material master data and handling deletion flags.
  
  If you continue to encounter issues or if the article is critical for business processes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.