How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC035 - Principal purchase agreement item for item &1 is marked for deletion.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Principal purchase agreement item for item &1 is marked for deletion.

What causes this issue?

You have entered a contract item whose order unit is not same as
Principal purchase agreement item nor it is possible to convert the
order unit of contract item to principal purchase agreement order unit

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC035 - Principal purchase agreement item for item &1 is marked for deletion. ?

  The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC035 indicates that a principal purchase agreement item for a specific item (denoted as &1) is marked for deletion. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and purchasing within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Marked for Deletion: The principal purchase agreement item has been flagged as "marked for deletion" in the system. This means that the item is no longer active and cannot be used for purchasing or other transactions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the item being referenced in a transaction while it is marked for deletion.
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the purchasing module that are causing this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Purchase Agreement:
  
  Navigate to the purchase agreement in question using transaction code ME33K (Display Purchase Agreement).
  Verify if the item is indeed marked for deletion. You can check the status of the item in the item overview.
  
  
  
  Unmark for Deletion:
  
  If the item is marked for deletion and you need to use it, you can unmark it. This can typically be done by editing the purchase agreement and changing the deletion flag.
  Use transaction ME32K (Change Purchase Agreement) to modify the item status.
  
  
  
  Review Related Documents:
  
  Check if there are any related documents or transactions that might be referencing this item. If there are open purchase orders or contracts, you may need to address those first.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for managing purchasing agreements in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Issues:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings in the purchasing module to ensure that there are no settings that are causing items to be marked for deletion incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME33K: Display Purchase Agreement
  ME32K: Change Purchase Agreement
  ME31K: Create Purchase Agreement
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing agreements and item management for further insights into how to manage and troubleshoot these types of issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC035 and restore functionality to the affected purchase agreement item.