How To Fix LXVAS032 - &1 &2 cannot be used; is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LXVAS - LXVAS messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot be used; is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LXVAS032 - &1 &2 cannot be used; is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message LXVAS032 indicates that a specific material or stock item (identified by &1 and &2) cannot be used because it is marked for deletion. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or warehouse management when trying to process or move stock that has been flagged for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  
  Marked for Deletion: The material or stock item has been marked for deletion in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is no longer needed.
  The material is obsolete.
  The material is being replaced by a new version.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity: The system prevents any operations on items marked for deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid processing errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Look for any flags indicating that the material is marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unmark for Deletion:
  
  If the material should not be marked for deletion, you can unmark it. This can be done by:
  
  Accessing the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Navigating to the relevant views (usually Basic Data or Sales views).
  Removing the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether the material should be unmarked, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, procurement, or production teams) to confirm the status of the material.
  
  
  
  Check Related Documents:
  
  Ensure that there are no outstanding documents (like purchase orders, sales orders, or stock transfers) that might be affected by the deletion status.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Strategy:
  
  If the material is indeed obsolete, consider whether it should be fully removed from the system or if it should remain for historical purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (if needed to create a new version)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that may contain the deletion flag.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and deletion processes for further insights.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LXVAS032 error and manage the material appropriately in your SAP system.