How To Fix C2346 - Comp. &1 deleted because material &2 is locked (discontinuation group &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Comp. &1 deleted because material &2 is locked (discontinuation group &3)

What causes this issue?

A member of a parallel discontinuation group (material &V2& in
discontinuation group &V3&) cannot be adopted in the order due to a
material status &V4&. To ensure the continued correctness of the
discontinuation group, in this case, further components are also deleted
from this group. This is done according to the following rules:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Material &V2& belongs to the discontinued side of discontinuation group
&V3& (discontinuation indicator 2 or 3): All other components of the
discontinued side are deleted; all components of the successor side are
converted into normal components.
Material &V2 belongs to the successor side in the discontinuation group.
&V2& (discontinuation indicator 5): All other components of the
successor side are deleted; all components of the discontinued side are
converted into normal components.

System Response

The component &V1& is not adopted in order &V4&.

How to fix this error?

Check why a material status that prohibits its use in production has
been set for material &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2346 - Comp. &1 deleted because material &2 is locked (discontinuation group &3) ?

  The SAP error message C2346 indicates that a component (identified by &1) has been deleted because the associated material (identified by &2) is locked due to its inclusion in a discontinuation group (identified by &3). This typically occurs in the context of material management and production planning within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Material Locking: The material is locked, which can happen if it is part of a discontinuation group. This means that the material is no longer available for use in production or sales, and any components associated with it may also be affected.
  Discontinuation Group: The discontinuation group is a way to manage materials that are being phased out. When a material is assigned to a discontinuation group, it may be restricted from further transactions, leading to the locking of related components.
  
  Solution:
  
  Unlock the Material: If the material needs to be used again, you may need to unlock it. This can typically be done by removing it from the discontinuation group or changing its status in the material master record.
  Check Discontinuation Group Settings: Review the settings of the discontinuation group to understand its implications on the materials assigned to it. You may need to consult with your materials management team or SAP administrator.
  Review Component Assignment: Ensure that the components are correctly assigned to the materials and that there are no inconsistencies in the BOM (Bill of Materials) or routing that could lead to this error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to manage materials in discontinuation groups and how to handle locked materials.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or CS02 (Change BOM) to manage materials and their components.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling materials in discontinuation groups.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to materials and their statuses in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.