How To Fix ME865 - Supplier &1 flagged for deletion for plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 865

• Message text: Supplier &1 flagged for deletion for plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME865 - Supplier &1 flagged for deletion for plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message ME865 indicates that a supplier (vendor) has been flagged for deletion in a specific plant. This typically means that the vendor is no longer active or valid for transactions in that particular plant, which can affect procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Vendor Deletion Flag: The vendor has been marked for deletion in the vendor master data for the specified plant. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The vendor is no longer supplying goods or services.
  The vendor has been replaced by another vendor.
  Administrative decisions to clean up vendor records.
  
  
  
  Data Maintenance: The vendor master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to the deletion flag being set unintentionally.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME865 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general view or MK03 for purchasing view).
  Enter the vendor number and the relevant purchasing organization/plant.
  Check if the vendor is flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the vendor is indeed flagged for deletion and you want to continue using this vendor, you can remove the deletion flag.
  Use transaction code XK02 (or MK02 for purchasing view) to edit the vendor master data.
  Navigate to the relevant section and uncheck the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether to remove the deletion flag, consult with your procurement or finance team to understand the implications of keeping or removing the vendor.
  
  
  
  Create a New Vendor:
  
  If the vendor is permanently inactive and you need to procure from a different vendor, consider creating a new vendor record.
  
  
  
  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.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MK02: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to vendor master data.
  Impact on Procurement: Be aware that changing vendor statuses can impact open purchase orders, contracts, and other procurement-related documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ME865 error and ensure that your procurement processes can continue smoothly.