How To Fix MM072 - Deletion flag is set at plant level

MM072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Deletion flag is set at plant level

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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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MM072 - Details

• The SAP error message MM072 ("Deletion flag is set at plant level") typically occurs when you attempt to perform an action on a material that has been flagged for deletion at the plant level. This means that the material is marked as inactive or obsolete for that specific plant, and therefore, certain operations (like creating a purchase order, posting goods movements, etc.) cannot be performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag Set: The material master record for the specific plant has a deletion flag set. This is often done when a material is no longer needed or is being phased out.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts its use in transactions.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, user permissions or roles may restrict access to materials that are flagged for deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the relevant plant.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Plant Data"