How To Fix ME024 - Supplier & flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Supplier & flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME024 - Supplier & flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message ME024 ("Supplier & flagged for deletion") indicates that the supplier you are trying to use in a transaction is marked for deletion in the system. This means that the supplier is no longer active and cannot be used for purchasing activities.
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Status: The supplier has been flagged for deletion in the vendor master data. This can happen for various reasons, such as the supplier no longer being in business, a change in business strategy, or a decision to consolidate suppliers.
  Data Maintenance: The supplier's status may have been changed by a user with the appropriate authorization, or it may have been part of a data cleanup process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME024 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Enter the supplier number and check the status. If it is flagged for deletion, you will see a specific indicator.
  
  
  
  Unflag the Supplier:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can unflag the supplier for deletion. Use transaction code XK02 (or MK02 for purchasing data) to edit the vendor master record.
  Remove the deletion flag and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the supplier status, consult with your procurement or finance team. They may need to review the decision to flag the supplier for deletion and take appropriate action.
  
  
  
  Create a New Supplier:
  
  If the supplier is indeed no longer valid and should not be reactivated, consider creating a new supplier record if you need to continue purchasing from a different entity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Vendor Master Data: Understanding how vendor master data is structured in SAP is crucial. It includes general data, company code data, and purchasing data.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor master data.
  Audit Trail: Check if there is an audit trail or change log that indicates why the supplier was flagged for deletion. This can provide context for the decision.
  Impact on Transactions: Be aware that unflagging a supplier may have implications for existing contracts, purchase orders, and other transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME024 error and continue with your purchasing activities in SAP.