How To Fix OIO340 - Selected item is marked for deletion and cannot be processed here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIO - Remote Logistics

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Selected item is marked for deletion and cannot be processed here

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIO340 - Selected item is marked for deletion and cannot be processed here ?

  The SAP error message OIO340 indicates that the selected item is marked for deletion and cannot be processed in the current transaction. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to process a material, vendor, customer, or other master data that has been flagged for deletion in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The item (material, vendor, etc.) has been marked for deletion in the master data. This means that the item is no longer active and cannot be used in transactions.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity by preventing the use of items that are marked for deletion to avoid inconsistencies in reporting and processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., MM03 for materials, XK03 for vendors).
  Check the status of the item to see if it is marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can remove the deletion flag:
  
  For materials: Use transaction code MM02, select the relevant views, and uncheck the deletion flag.
  For vendors: Use transaction code XK02, find the vendor, and uncheck the deletion flag.
  
  
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the deletion flag, consult with your SAP administrator or the relevant team (e.g., materials management, finance) to address the issue.
  
  
  Review Business Processes: Ensure that the deletion of items is in line with your business processes. If an item is marked for deletion, confirm that it should indeed be inactive and that there are no ongoing transactions that require it.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  
  
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP is crucial. Items marked for deletion should be reviewed regularly to ensure that they are not affecting business operations.
  Authorization: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to modify master data as needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIO340 error and continue processing your transactions in SAP.