How To Fix COWIPB513 - The &1/&2/&3 has a deletion flag

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 513

• Message text: The &1/&2/&3 has a deletion flag

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB513 - The &1/&2/&3 has a deletion flag ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB513 indicates that a specific object (identified by the parameters &1, &2, and &3) has a deletion flag set, which prevents certain operations from being performed on it. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or production planning, where the system is trying to process a material or document that has been marked for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag Set: The object (e.g., material, production order, or inventory document) has been marked with a deletion flag in the system. This flag indicates that the object is no longer valid for processing.
  Data Integrity: The deletion flag is a mechanism to maintain data integrity and prevent the use of obsolete or invalid records in transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deletion Flag: Verify if the object indeed has a deletion flag set. You can do this by checking the relevant master data or transaction records in SAP.
  Remove Deletion Flag: If the object should be active and the deletion flag was set in error, you can remove the deletion flag. This typically involves:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for materials, CO02 for production orders).
  Changing the status of the object to remove the deletion flag.
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure whether the deletion flag should be removed, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, production planning) to confirm the status of the object.
  Check Related Documents: Ensure that there are no related documents or processes that depend on the object. If there are, you may need to address those dependencies before removing the deletion flag.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), CO02 (Change Production Order), or others depending on the object type.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the object in SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more details on handling deletion flags and the implications of removing them.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the object can now be processed as intended without errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for specific guidance related to your version of SAP.