How To Fix MM078 - At least two deletion flags are set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: At least two deletion flags are set

What causes this issue?

The material has been flagged for deletion at more than one level.
However, you can still change your data as required.
Note
You can display and, if required, cancel the deletion flags that have
been set for the material. This requires you to exit <LS>Change</> mode
(so that the material is no longer locked) and to choose <LS>Material
</> -> <LS>Flag for deletion</> (transaction MM06). On the screen that
appears, enter the material number, and the organizational levels as
required, and choose <LS>Enter</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM078 - At least two deletion flags are set ?

  The SAP error message MM078 ("At least two deletion flags are set") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when there are multiple deletion flags set for a material or a related object, such as a purchasing info record, vendor master, or material master. This situation can arise when trying to delete or change the status of a material or related data.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  More than one deletion flag is set for the same object. For example, if both the "Deletion Flag" for the material master and the "Deletion Flag" for the purchasing info record are activated.
  The system does not allow multiple deletion flags to be set simultaneously for the same object to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM078 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Objects with Deletion Flags:
  
  Check the material master, purchasing info records, and any other related objects to see which ones have deletion flags set.
  You can use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME13 (Display Info Record), or MK03 (Display Vendor) to check the status of these records.
  
  
  
  Remove Unnecessary Deletion Flags:
  
  If you find that multiple deletion flags are set, you will need to remove the unnecessary flags. 
  For example, if both the material master and the purchasing info record have deletion flags, decide which one should remain flagged for deletion and remove the other.
  You can do this by using the respective transaction codes to edit the records and uncheck the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Records:
  
  Ensure that there are no other related records that might also have deletion flags set. This includes checking for any dependent materials or related purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  After resolving the deletion flags, re-attempt the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MK03: Display Vendor Master
  MM02: Change Material Master (to remove deletion flag)
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record (to remove deletion flag)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing deletion flags and the implications of setting them.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the deletion flags on the records.
  
  
  Consulting with Colleagues: If you are unsure about which deletion flag to remove, consult with your colleagues or a supervisor to ensure that you are not affecting critical data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM078 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.