How To Fix CP040 - Material & in plant & marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Material & in plant & marked for deletion

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to create a routing for a material which is marked
for deletion. Therefore, you cannot create a routing for this material
at this time.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, create a routing without reference to a material. To do
this, enter only the group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP040 - Material & in plant & marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message CP040 indicates that a material is marked for deletion in a specific plant. This typically occurs when a material is no longer needed for production or inventory purposes, and it has been flagged for deletion in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Material Marked for Deletion: The material in question has been marked for deletion in the material master record. This can happen if the material is obsolete or if it is being phased out.
  Plant-Specific Deletion: The deletion flag may be set specifically for the plant you are trying to use the material in, meaning it can still exist in other plants.
  Transaction Context: The error can occur during various transactions, such as creating a production order, stock transfer, or when trying to use the material in a bill of materials (BOM).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material in the relevant plant.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Plant Data" views to see if the deletion flag is set.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the material is still needed, you can remove the deletion flag. This can be done using transaction code MM02:
  
  Enter the material number and plant.
  Go to the relevant view (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data).
  Uncheck the "Marked for Deletion" checkbox.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If the material is marked for deletion due to business decisions, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., production, inventory management) to confirm whether the material should be reinstated or if it should remain deleted.
  
  
  
  Alternative Materials:
  
  If the material is indeed obsolete, consider using an alternative material if available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master (if you need to create a new material)
  
  
  
  Material Status: Understand the implications of marking materials for deletion, as it can affect inventory management, production planning, and reporting.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal company policies regarding material management and deletion processes.
  
  
  Error Handling: If you encounter this error frequently, consider reviewing your material lifecycle management processes to ensure that materials are appropriately flagged for deletion based on business needs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CP040 error and manage your materials effectively within SAP.