How To Fix MGW_UTILITIES002 - Material & is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGW_UTILITIES - Article Master: Messages for Enhancement Programs

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Material & is flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGW_UTILITIES002 - Material & is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message MGW_UTILITIES002 indicates that a material is flagged for deletion. This means that the material in question has been marked in the system to be removed from active use, which can prevent certain operations from being performed on it, such as posting goods movements or creating purchase orders.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The material has been set with a deletion flag in the material master data. This can happen for various reasons, such as the material being obsolete, no longer in use, or replaced by a new material.
  User Action: A user may have manually set the deletion flag during material master maintenance.
  Data Migration: During data migration or system upgrades, materials may be flagged for deletion as part of data cleansing efforts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, 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 "Basic Data" and "Sales" views to see if the deletion flag is set.
  
  
  
  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 (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) and uncheck the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  Before removing the deletion flag, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, procurement) to ensure that the material is indeed still needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or transactions that might be affected by unflagging the material for deletion.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for audit purposes and to inform other team members of the status of the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to understand how the deletion flag impacts various processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (for future reference)
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change material master data.
  Impact Analysis: Consider running an impact analysis to see how the deletion flag affects other processes in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MGW_UTILITIES002 error and manage the material master data effectively.