How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SP098 - At least two deletion flags are set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SP - Message for MDG material SP

• Message number: 098

• Message text: At least two deletion flags are set

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

INCLUDE MDG_BS_MAT_DEL_FLAG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP098 - At least two deletion flags are set ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP098 indicates that there are at least two deletion flags set for a material in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This typically occurs when you are trying to delete or mark a material for deletion, but the system has detected multiple deletion flags, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of multiple deletion indicators (flags) for the same material. In SAP, a material can have different deletion flags set in various views (like sales, purchasing, etc.), and having more than one active deletion flag can lead to inconsistencies in data management.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flags: 
  
  Go to the material master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for display).
  Check the different views (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to see which deletion flags are set.
  
  
  
  Remove Unnecessary Deletion Flags:
  
  Identify which deletion flags are not needed and remove them. You can do this by editing the material master data in the relevant views and unchecking the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  After making changes, ensure that only one deletion flag is set for the material. This can be done by reviewing the material master data again.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: 
  
  Once you have ensured that only one deletion flag is active, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation: 
  
  After resolving the deletion flag issue, retry the operation that initially triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master, as deletion flags can be set in various areas.
  MDG Configuration: If you are an administrator, check the configuration settings in MDG to ensure that the rules for deletion flags are correctly set up.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP098 and manage your material data effectively.