How To Fix 881237 - References to article &1 with variant &2 were flagged for deletion

881237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 237

• Message text: References to article &1 with variant &2 were flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881237 - References to article &1 with variant &2 were flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message 881237, which states "References to article &1 with variant &2 were flagged for deletion," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management within SAP. This message indicates that there are references to a specific article (material) and its variant that have been marked for deletion in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The article or its variant has been flagged for deletion in the system. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is no longer needed.
  The material is obsolete or has been replaced by a new one.
  Data cleanup activities in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data related to the material or its variant, leading to the system flagging it for deletion.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the material master or related modules may lead to this message being triggered.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Material Master: Check the material