How To Fix CK310 - Material & is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Material & is marked for deletion

What causes this issue?

Material &v1& was flagged for deletion internally. To delete this
deletion flag, you have to change the indicator in the masterial
master record.
<DS:TRAN.MM02>Change material master record</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK310 - Material & is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message CK310 indicates that a material is marked for deletion. This typically means that the material in question has been flagged in the system to prevent further transactions or processing, as it is no longer needed or is being phased out.
  Cause:
  
  Material Marked for Deletion: The material master record has been set to "marked for deletion" in the system. This is usually done by a user who has the necessary permissions.
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, a user may have inadvertently marked the material for deletion.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or product lines may lead to materials being marked for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the material master record. You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and checking the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views.
  Unmark for Deletion: If the material should not be marked for deletion, you can unmark it:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, etc.).
  In the "General Plant Data/Storage" view, look for the "Deletion Indicator" and remove it.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure whether the material should be unmarked, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product managers, inventory managers) to confirm the decision.
  Review Deletion Procedures: Ensure that the process for marking materials for deletion is well-documented and understood by users to prevent accidental marking in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that only authorized personnel can mark materials for deletion to avoid accidental changes.
  Impact on Transactions: Understand that marking a material for deletion will prevent it from being used in transactions such as sales orders, purchase orders, and inventory management.
  Reporting: Consider running reports to identify materials that are marked for deletion to review and manage them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK310 error and manage your material records appropriately.