How To Fix M3061 - Material flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Material flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3061 - Material flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message M3061, which states "Material flagged for deletion," indicates that the material you are trying to use in a transaction (such as sales order creation, inventory management, etc.) has been marked for deletion in the system. This means that the material is no longer active and cannot be used in business processes.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The material has been flagged for deletion in the material master record. This can happen for various reasons, such as a decision to discontinue a product or to clean up the material master data.
  Data Maintenance: The deletion flag may have been set during routine data maintenance or as part of a data cleansing initiative.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and check the "Basic Data" view or "Sales" view to see if the deletion flag is set.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can remove the deletion flag by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant views and uncheck the deletion flag. Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the material status, consult with your SAP administrator or the team responsible for material management. They can assist in determining whether the deletion flag should be removed or if the material should remain inactive.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes:
  
  Ensure that the decision to remove the deletion flag aligns with your business processes. If the material is truly obsolete, it may be better to leave it flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views in the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to know where the deletion flag can be set or removed.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to material master data.
  Impact of Deletion Flag: Be aware that removing the deletion flag will make the material active again, which may have implications for inventory, sales, and purchasing processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3061 error and manage the material master data effectively.