How To Fix QV125 - Material & is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Material & is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV125 - Material & is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message QV125 indicates that a material is marked for deletion. This typically means that the material in question has been flagged in the system to indicate that it should no longer be used or processed in transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The material has been marked for deletion in the material master data. This can happen for various reasons, such as the material being obsolete, replaced by a new material, or no longer needed in the inventory.
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, a user may have inadvertently set the deletion flag for the material.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or product lines may lead to certain materials being phased out.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check the status of the material.
  Look for the "General Data" or "Sales Org. Data" views to see if the deletion flag is set.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If you determine that the material should not be marked for deletion, you can remove the deletion flag.
  Use Transaction Code: MM02 to change the material master data.
  Navigate to the relevant views and uncheck the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  Before making changes, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, production planning) to ensure that the material should indeed be reactivated.
  
  
  
  Check Related Documents:
  
  Ensure that there are no outstanding transactions or documents related to the material that could be affected by reactivating it.
  
  
  
  Review Deletion Strategy:
  
  If the material is part of a broader deletion strategy, ensure that the decision to reactivate it aligns with business objectives.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, as the deletion flag can be set in various contexts (e.g., purchasing, sales, accounting).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing material master data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QV125 error and manage the material appropriately within your SAP system.