How To Fix CK054 - Deletion indicator set in material & valuation area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Deletion indicator set in material & valuation area &

What causes this issue?

The deletion flag was set in valuation segment &V2& for material &V1&
in the material master.

How to fix this error?

If you want to cost this material, you have to cancel the deletion flag
in the valuation segment.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK054 - Deletion indicator set in material & valuation area & ?

  The SAP error message CK054 indicates that a deletion indicator has been set for a material in a specific valuation area. This means that the material is marked for deletion, and as a result, certain operations related to that material cannot be performed.
  Cause:
  The deletion indicator can be set for various reasons, including:
  
  The material is no longer needed or is obsolete.
  The material is being replaced by a new material.
  The material is being phased out as part of a business process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK054 error, you need to remove the deletion indicator for the material in the relevant valuation area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the Basic Data and Accounting views).
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Indicator:
  
  Navigate to the relevant valuation area.
  Look for the field that indicates the deletion status (usually labeled as "Deletion Indicator" or similar).
  Uncheck or remove the deletion indicator.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Once the deletion indicator is removed, you can re-attempt the operation that triggered the CK054 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Basic Data
  Accounting
  Plant Data/Storage
  Purchasing
  
  
  
  Deletion Indicator Implications:
  
  Setting a deletion indicator prevents the material from being used in transactions such as inventory management, purchasing, and production planning.
  It is important to ensure that the deletion indicator is set intentionally and that all relevant stakeholders are informed.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review materials in the system to ensure that deletion indicators are set appropriately.
  Maintain clear documentation and communication regarding materials that are marked for deletion to avoid confusion in operations.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after removing the deletion indicator, it may be necessary to check for additional settings or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.