How To Fix CM_SUB_DATA041 - Material &1 is marked for delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_DATA - Substance Data (Header, ID, Reference, Materials)

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Material &1 is marked for delete

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is marked for deletion in the material master.
Therefore, it does not make sense to assign it to a specification.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a material that is not marked for deletion, as required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_DATA041 - Material &1 is marked for delete ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_DATA041 indicates that a material (identified by the placeholder &1) is marked for deletion in the system. This typically means that the material is no longer active and cannot be used in transactions or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Material Marked for Deletion: The material has been flagged for deletion in the material master record. This can happen if the material is obsolete or no longer needed.
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, a user may have inadvertently marked the material for deletion.
  Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system, some materials may have been marked for deletion as part of the data cleansing process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Look for the "General Data" or "Sales Org. Data" views to see if the deletion flag is set.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the material should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag. This can be done using transaction code MM02:
  
  Enter the material number.
  Select the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org. Data).
  Uncheck the "Marked for Deletion" checkbox.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure whether the material should be active or deleted, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, procurement) to confirm the status of the material.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or transactions that require the material before making changes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains data related to purchasing, inventory management, and sales.
  Deletion Flag: The deletion flag in SAP is used to indicate that a material is no longer in use. It can be set at various levels (e.g., general data, sales data).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and clean up material master data to ensure that only relevant materials are active in the system.
  Implement a process for marking materials for deletion to avoid accidental changes.
  Document any changes made to material statuses for future reference and auditing purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_SUB_DATA041 error and manage your material master data effectively.