How To Fix RM045 - Material & in plant & marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Material & in plant & marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM045 - Material & in plant & marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message RM045 indicates that a material is marked for deletion in a specific plant. This means that the material cannot be used for transactions such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management in that plant because it has been flagged for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Material Marked for Deletion: The material has been marked for deletion in the material master record. This is typically done when a material is no longer needed or is being phased out.
  Plant-Specific Deletion: The deletion flag may be set for a specific plant, meaning that while the material may still exist in other plants, it cannot be used in the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RM045 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant 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 record.
  Navigate to the relevant plant data view and uncheck the "Marked for Deletion" checkbox.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  Before removing the deletion flag, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, procurement) to ensure that the material is indeed needed and that removing the flag is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no outstanding transactions or dependencies that might be affected by the removal of the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, as the deletion flag can be set at various levels (general, plant-specific).
  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 information on managing material master records and understanding deletion flags.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RM045 error and manage the material effectively within SAP.