How To Fix FRMLINF109 - Cannot create bill of material; material is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLINF - RMS-FRM: Messages f. Info System (Search/Output Fct.)Formula

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Cannot create bill of material; material is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLINF109 - Cannot create bill of material; material is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message FRMLINF109 indicates that you are trying to create a Bill of Material (BOM) for a material that is marked for deletion. This means that the material in question has been flagged in the system, and as a result, it cannot be used for creating new BOMs.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material you are attempting to use is marked for deletion in the material master record. This status prevents any further transactions involving the material, including the creation of BOMs.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM03.
  Enter the material number and check the status in the "Basic Data" or "General Plant Data" views to confirm that it is marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unmark Material for Deletion:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unmark the material for deletion:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master record.
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data) and remove the deletion flag.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create BOM:
  
  After unmarking the material for deletion, you can attempt to create the BOM again using transaction code CS01.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Record: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including its status. The deletion flag can be set at the client level or plant level.
  Deletion Flag: The deletion flag is used to indicate that a material is no longer in use and should not be included in any transactions. It is a common practice to mark materials for deletion before they are permanently removed from the system.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify the material master records. If you do not have the required access, you may need to contact your SAP administrator or a user with the appropriate authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FRMLINF109 error and successfully create the desired BOM.