How To Fix MPN02056 - Product group &1 has been selected for deletion in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN02 - MPN Message: Materials Planning

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Product group &1 has been selected for deletion in plant &2

What causes this issue?

Product group &V1& in plant &V2& will be deleted during the next save.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN02056 - Product group &1 has been selected for deletion in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPN02056 indicates that a product group has been marked for deletion in a specific plant. This message typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules when trying to perform operations on a product group that is flagged for deletion.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the product group specified in the message has been set to a status that indicates it is to be deleted. This could happen for several reasons, including:
  
  The product group is no longer needed for business operations.
  A decision was made to consolidate product groups.
  The product group was incorrectly marked for deletion by a user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Group Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., MM02 for material master) and check the status of the product group in question.
  Verify if it is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the product group should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag. This can typically be done in the material master record or product group settings.
  Use transaction MM02 to change the material master and uncheck the deletion indicator.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether the product group should be deleted or not, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product managers, inventory managers) to confirm the status.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or transactions that are still using the product group. If there are, you may need to address those before you can remove the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made for future reference and to maintain a clear audit trail.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MM01 (Create Material).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product groups and material master records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on material management processes and product lifecycle management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPN02056 error and continue with your operations in SAP.