How To Fix GK796 - Subitem &1 is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Subitem &1 is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK796 - Subitem &1 is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message GK796, which states "Subitem &1 is marked for deletion," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management within SAP. This error indicates that a specific subitem (identified by &1) has been flagged for deletion in the system, which prevents further processing or transactions involving that subitem.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The subitem has been marked for deletion in the master data. This could be due to a manual action by a user or as part of a data cleanup process.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a mismatch between the main item and its subitems.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may enforce deletion flags for specific scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (e.g., material master, BOM, etc.) and check if the subitem is indeed marked for deletion.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or CS03 (Display BOM) depending on the context.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the subitem should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag. This is typically done in the same transaction where you checked the flag. For example, in MM02 (Change Material), you can uncheck the deletion flag for the subitem.
  
  
  
  Review Related Transactions: 
  
  Ensure that there are no ongoing transactions that might be affected by the deletion flag. If there are, you may need to resolve those before making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines within your organization regarding the handling of deletion flags in SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of removing the deletion flag or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02, MM03, CS02, CS03, etc.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to master data.
  Impact Analysis: Before making changes, consider conducting an impact analysis to understand how removing the deletion flag might affect other processes or data integrity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK796 error and continue with your SAP transactions.