How To Fix MM071 - Deletion flag is set at client level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Deletion flag is set at client level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM071 - Deletion flag is set at client level ?

  The SAP error message MM071 ("Deletion flag is set at client level") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a material or a related object (like a vendor or customer) that has been marked for deletion at the client level. This means that the material or object is flagged in such a way that it cannot be processed or deleted in the usual manner.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the deletion flag being set for the material or object in question. This flag indicates that the material is no longer to be used in transactions, and it prevents any further processing or deletion of that material until the flag is removed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to remove the deletion flag for the material or object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (e.g.,