How To Fix MA493 - Del. indicator: Mat. &, plant & was deleted from the planning hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 493

• Message text: Del. indicator: Mat. &, plant & was deleted from the planning hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA493 - Del. indicator: Mat. &, plant & was deleted from the planning hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message MA493 indicates that a material and plant combination has been deleted from the planning hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or other planning-related transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion from Planning Hierarchy: The material and plant combination has been removed from the planning hierarchy, which means it is no longer considered in the planning process.
  Master Data Changes: Changes in the material master data or plant settings may have led to the deletion of the material from the planning hierarchy.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the planning settings or hierarchy can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material or plant in the planning hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planning Hierarchy: Verify the planning hierarchy settings in the system. Ensure that the material and plant combination is included in the hierarchy.
  
  Use transaction code C223 to check the planning hierarchy.
  
  
  Re-Add Material to Hierarchy: If the material has been deleted, you may need to re-add it to the planning hierarchy.
  
  Use transaction code C223 to add the material back to the hierarchy.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for any inconsistencies or issues that may have led to its deletion from the planning hierarchy.
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to MRP and planning to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and plant in the planning hierarchy.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: Display/Change Planning Hierarchy
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to MRP and planning hierarchy for further insights and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for more detailed troubleshooting.