How To Fix CI034 - Material &1, plant &2 is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Material &1, plant &2 is flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to assign a material that is flagged for deletion.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

Choose another material or reset the deletion flag in the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI034 - Material &1, plant &2 is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message CI034 indicates that a specific material in a particular plant has been flagged for deletion. This means that the material is no longer active in the system and cannot be used for transactions such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The material has been marked with a deletion flag in the material master data. This can happen for various reasons, such as the material being obsolete, replaced by a new material, or simply no longer needed.
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, a user may have inadvertently set the deletion flag for the material in the plant.
  Lifecycle Management: The material may have reached the end of its lifecycle and is being phased out.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CI034 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and plant, and check the status in the "Basic Data" or "Plant Data" views.
  Look for the deletion flag in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If you determine that the material should not be flagged for deletion, you can remove the deletion flag.
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master record.
  Navigate to the relevant views and uncheck the deletion flag for the plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  Before making changes, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, procurement) to ensure that the material should indeed be reactivated.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or transactions that might be affected by reactivating the material.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the material master for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, Plant Data, etc.) to understand how the deletion flag impacts various processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to the CI034 error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CI034 error and manage the material master data effectively.