How To Fix IS106 - The equipment is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 106

• Message text: The equipment is flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

The <DS:NA.IS106>item of equipment</> that you wanted to edit has
been flagged with a <LS>delete mark</>, which means it will be deleted.

System Response

With the exception of dismantling the equipment, the system will not
allow any more master data changes for this item of equipment.

How to fix this error?

If you have the authorization, you can reset the deletion flag for the
item of equipment. Then you can carry out all necessary changes to
the master data again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS106 - The equipment is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message IS106, which states "The equipment is flagged for deletion," typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation on a piece of equipment that has been marked for deletion in the system. This flag indicates that the equipment is no longer in use and is scheduled to be removed from the database.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The equipment has been flagged for deletion in the system, which means it is not available for any transactions.
  Data Integrity: The system prevents operations on equipment that is marked for deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Equipment Status:
  
  Navigate to the equipment master data using transaction code IE03 (Display Equipment).
  Enter the equipment number and check the status. If it is flagged for deletion, you will see a deletion indicator.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If you need to continue using the equipment, you can remove the deletion flag. To do this, use transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment).
  Enter the equipment number and uncheck the deletion flag (usually found in the "Status" tab or similar section).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure whether to remove the deletion flag, consult with your team or supervisor to confirm that the equipment should still be active.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or linked transactions that might be affected by the removal of the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment (if you need to create a new equipment record instead)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on equipment management and handling deletion flags.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change equipment status. If you do not have the required access, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Audit Trail: Keep in mind that removing the deletion flag may have implications for reporting and auditing, so it’s important to document any changes made.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS106 error and continue with your operations in SAP.