How To Fix MA019 - Line deleted or not copied (criterion has initial value)

MA019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Line deleted or not copied (criterion has initial value)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA019 - Line deleted or not copied (criterion has initial value) ?

  The SAP error message MA019 ("Line deleted or not copied (criterion has initial value)") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when dealing with master data, such as material master records, purchasing info records, or production orders. This error indicates that a line item in a table or a data entry has been deleted or not copied due to a missing or initial value in a required field.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Required Fields: The error often arises when a required field in the data entry is left blank or has an initial value. This could be a key field that is necessary for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Deleted Entries: If you are trying to reference a line item that has been deleted or is no longer valid, this error can occur.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from