How To Fix MD06421 - Deletion flag for MRP area &1 has already been set

MD06421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD06 - MRP Area

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Deletion flag for MRP area &1 has already been set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD06421 - Deletion flag for MRP area &1 has already been set ?

  The SAP error message MD06421 indicates that a deletion flag has already been set for a specific MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify an MRP area that has already been marked for deletion.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You try to delete or change an MRP area that has already been flagged for deletion.
  The system prevents further modifications to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the MRP Area Status:
  
  Use transaction code MDMA (MRP Area Maintenance) to check the status of the MRP area in question.
  Verify if the deletion flag is indeed set.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If you need to make changes to the MRP area, you can remove the deletion flag. This can typically be done in the same transaction (MDMA):
  Navigate to the MRP area.
  Remove the deletion flag if it is not required anymore.
  
  
  
  
  
  Confirm Deletion:
  
  If