How To Fix ME051 - Material & flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Material & flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME051 - Material & flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message ME051, which states "Material & flagged for deletion," indicates that the material you are trying to use in a transaction (such as creating a purchase order, goods receipt, etc.) has been marked for deletion in the system. This means that the material is no longer active and cannot be used in transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Material Status: The material has been flagged for deletion in the material master record. This can happen for various reasons, such as the material being obsolete, replaced by a new material, or simply no longer needed.
  User Action: A user with the appropriate authorization may have set the material status to "flagged for deletion" intentionally.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and check the status in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, etc.).
  Look for the "Deletion Flag" indicator.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If you determine that the material should not be flagged for deletion, you can remove the deletion flag using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant views and uncheck the deletion flag.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether the material should be reactivated, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, purchasing, or production teams) to confirm the status of the material.
  
  
  
  Create a New Material:
  
  If the material is indeed obsolete and should not be used, consider creating a new material to replace it, if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the material master data. If you do not have the required access, you may need to contact your SAP administrator or a user with the appropriate authorization.
  Impact on Transactions: Be aware that removing the deletion flag may impact existing transactions or reports that reference the material.
  Documentation: It is a good practice to document any changes made to material master data for future reference and auditing purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME051 error and continue with your transactions in SAP.