How To Fix MM253 - Deletion flag (field &) cannot be reset

MM253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Deletion flag (field &) cannot be reset

What causes this issue?

You wanted to reset a deletion flag during data transfer. However, this
is not possible since a deletion flag has been set at a higher level
and deletion flags are always passed on to lower levels.
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If a deletion flag has been set at plant level (field MARC-LVORM) or at
client level (field MARA-LVORM), you cannot reset a deletion flag at
storage location level (field MARD-LVORM).

System Response

The system ignores the request to reset the deletion flag.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM253 - Deletion flag (field &) cannot be reset ?

  The SAP error message MM253, which states "Deletion flag (field &) cannot be reset," typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to remove a deletion flag from a material master record or related data that has been marked for deletion. This error indicates that the system does not allow the deletion flag to be reset due to certain conditions or settings.
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being locked or flagged for deletion in a way that prevents modifications.
  Dependent Objects: There may be dependent objects (like purchase orders, stock, or reservations) that are still referencing the material, preventing the deletion flag from being reset.
  Data Consistency: The system may have integrity checks that prevent the deletion flag from being removed if it would lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations