How To Fix COM_PRODUCT047 - Product & cannot be assigned as it has the status "Deleted"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Product & cannot be assigned as it has the status "Deleted"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT047 - Product & cannot be assigned as it has the status "Deleted" ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT047 indicates that a product cannot be assigned because it has been marked with the status "Deleted." This typically occurs in the context of product management within SAP, particularly in modules related to materials management or product lifecycle management.
  Cause:
  
  Product Status: The product in question has been set to a "Deleted" status in the system. This means that the product is no longer active and cannot be used in transactions or assignments.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity by preventing the use of products that are marked as deleted to avoid inconsistencies in reporting and transaction processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Status: 
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP and check the status of the product. You can do this using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or COM_PRODUCT (if applicable).
  
  
  
  Change Product Status:
  
  If the product should be active, you can change its status back to "Active." This typically involves:
  
  Using transaction COM_PRODUCT to find the product.
  Changing the status from "Deleted" to "Active" if you have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure why the product was marked as deleted, consult with your team or the person responsible for product management. There may be a valid reason for its deletion that needs to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Create a New Product:
  
  If the product is indeed obsolete and should not be reactivated, consider creating a new product with a new identifier instead of trying to reactivate the deleted one.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to change product statuses in SAP.
  Audit Trail: Check if there are any audit trails or logs that indicate why the product was marked as deleted.
  Documentation: Refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for specific procedures related to product management and status changes.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage the product status appropriately within your SAP system.