How To Fix PIC01056 - Material &1 is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIC01 - Parts Interchangeability Message Class

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Material &1 is flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIC01056 - Material &1 is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message PIC01056 indicates that a material (identified by the placeholder &1) is flagged for deletion in the system. This means that the material is marked as inactive and cannot be used in transactions such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material master record has been flagged for deletion. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  
  Business Decision: The material is no longer needed or is being replaced by another material.
  Data Cleanup: Regular maintenance of the material master to remove obsolete materials.
  User Action: A user may have manually flagged the material for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the "General Data" and "Sales Org. Data" or "Plant Data" views to see if the material is flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unflag the Material:
  
  If you determine that the material should not be flagged for deletion, you can unflag it using transaction code MM02.
  Navigate to the relevant views and remove the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  Before unflagging, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, sales, or procurement teams) to ensure that the material is indeed needed.
  
  
  
  Create a New Material:
  
  If the material is obsolete and should not be used, consider creating a new material and transitioning any relevant data to it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Deletion Flags: In SAP, materials can be flagged for deletion at different levels (general, sales organization, plant). Ensure you check all relevant views.
  Material Master Data Maintenance: Regular maintenance of material master data is crucial for efficient inventory and procurement processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  If the material is part of ongoing transactions (e.g., open purchase orders or sales orders), you may need to resolve those transactions before unflagging the material.
  Review any related documentation or policies regarding material management in your organization to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the PIC01056 error and manage your material master records effectively.