How To Fix M7703 - Deletion indicator for & & may not now be cancelled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Deletion indicator for & & may not now be cancelled

What causes this issue?

This item has already been deleted. The physical inventory status has
been set to "deleted" in the physical inventory history. You cannot now
cancel the deletion indicator.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to include the material or batch in the physical inventory
after all, you must create a new item. Choose "Edit -> New items" for
this purpose.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7703 - Deletion indicator for & & may not now be cancelled ?

  The SAP error message M7703 "Deletion indicator for & & may not now be cancelled" typically occurs when you attempt to cancel a deletion indicator for a material or a document that has already been marked for deletion. This error is common in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A deletion indicator has been set for a material or document, indicating that it should be deleted from the system.
  The system does not allow the cancellation of this deletion indicator due to certain conditions, such as:
  
  The material is already in a deleted status.
  There are dependent objects or transactions that are still referencing the material.
  The material is part of a closed period or has been archived.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Deletion Status: Verify if the material or document is indeed marked for deletion. You can do this by checking the material master record or the relevant document.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependent objects or transactions that are still referencing the material. This includes checking for open purchase orders, sales orders, or stock movements.
  
  
  Check for Archiving: If the material has been archived or if the period is closed, you may need to consult with your SAP administrator or the relevant team to understand the implications and whether the deletion indicator can be reversed.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check the material's status and attempt to remove the deletion indicator if applicable.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling deletion indicators and related processes.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how deletion indicators work in the context of material master data is crucial. Deletion indicators can be set at various levels (e.g., plant level, sales organization level).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02, MM03, and MB1A for managing materials and inventory.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.