How To Fix CI093 - 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: 093

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI093 - Material &1, plant &2 is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message CI093 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 This means that the material is no longer active in the system and cannot be used for transactions such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management.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.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check the status of the material in the specified plant.
  Look for the deletion flag in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the material is still needed, you can remove the deletion flag:
  
  Use Transaction Code: MM02 to change the material master data.
  Navigate to the relevant views and uncheck the deletion flag for the plant.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether to remove the deletion flag, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, procurement, or production teams) to confirm the material's status.
  
  
  
  Alternative Actions:
  
  If the material is indeed obsolete and should not be used, consider creating a new material or using an alternative material for transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  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, Purchasing, Sales).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing material master data and understanding deletion flags.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CI093 error and manage the material status appropriately in your SAP system.