How To Fix MPN02020 - &1 has been deleted or locked in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN02 - MPN Message: Materials Planning

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &1 has been deleted or locked in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN02020 - &1 has been deleted or locked in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPN02020 indicates that a material (or a specific material master record) has been deleted or locked in a particular plant. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations on a material that is no longer available for use in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Deletion: The material may have been marked for deletion in the material master record. This can happen if the material is no longer needed or if it has been replaced by another material.
  Material Locking: The material could be locked due to various reasons, such as ongoing transactions, maintenance activities, or user restrictions.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The error is specific to a plant, meaning that the material might be available in other plants but not in the one you are trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material in the relevant plant. Look for any indicators that show the material is marked for deletion or locked.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Material:
  
  If the material is locked, you may need to unlock it. This can involve checking for any ongoing transactions or processes that might be locking the material. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or relevant team to resolve any locks.
  
  
  
  Restore Material:
  
  If the material has been marked for deletion, you may need to reverse this status. This can be done by changing the deletion flag in the material master record (transaction code MM02). Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (if you need to recreate the material)
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or change material master records.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material master management and error handling.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.