How To Fix MPN02058 - Product group &1 already exists (however, with deletion indicator)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN02 - MPN Message: Materials Planning

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Product group &1 already exists (however, with deletion indicator)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN02058 - Product group &1 already exists (however, with deletion indicator) ?

  The SAP error message MPN02058 indicates that you are trying to create or modify a product group that already exists in the system, but it has a deletion indicator set. This means that the product group is marked for deletion and cannot be used in its current state.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to create a new product group with a code that is already assigned to an existing product group that has been marked for deletion.
  The system prevents the creation or modification of product groups that are flagged for deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Existing Product Group:
  
  Use transaction code MPN1 or MPN2 to check the details of the existing product group that is causing the error.
  Look for the deletion indicator in the product group details.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Indicator:
  
  If the product group is no longer needed, you can delete it permanently.
  If you want to keep the product group, you can remove the deletion indicator. This can typically be done in the product group maintenance screen (transaction code MPN2).
  After removing the deletion indicator, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Product Group:
  
  Once the deletion indicator is removed, you should be able to create or modify the product group without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MPN1: Create Product Group
  MPN2: Change Product Group
  MPN3: Display Product Group
  
  
  
  Data Integrity:
  
  SAP enforces data integrity by preventing the use of product groups that are marked for deletion. This is to ensure that no transactions or references are made to obsolete or deleted product groups.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify product groups in the system. If you do not have the required access, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on product group management and handling deletion indicators.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPN02058 error and manage your product groups effectively.