How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC009 - You can't reset the deletion indicator for item &1.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You can't reset the deletion indicator for item &1.

What causes this issue?

You can't reset the deletion indicator for the following -
A subitem whose higher-level item is referenced and does not have an
active variant. However, you can reset the deletion indicator if the
higher-level item is referenced and has an active variant.
An item which is referenced by another contract item.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC009 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC009 indicates that you are trying to reset the deletion indicator for a specific item in a purchasing document (like a purchase order or a purchase requisition), but the system is preventing this action. This typically occurs when certain conditions are not met.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Status: The item may be in a status that does not allow the deletion indicator to be reset. For example, if the item has been fully delivered or invoiced, the system may restrict changes.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on resetting deletion indicators.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other documents or processes that prevent the deletion indicator from being reset.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Status: Review the status of the item in the purchasing document. If it has been fully delivered or invoiced, you may need to take additional steps