How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1387 - A deletion flag has been set for product &1 in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 387

• Message text: A deletion flag has been set for product &1 in location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1387 - A deletion flag has been set for product &1 in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1387 indicates that a deletion flag has been set for a specific product in a particular location. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to process data related to a product that has been marked for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag Set: The primary cause of this error is that the product in question has been marked with a deletion flag in the system. This means that the product is no longer active for planning or other processes.
  Master Data Issues: The product may have been flagged for deletion in the master data, which can affect its availability in planning runs.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that lead to the system not being able to process the product correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag: 
  
  Go to the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master).
  Check if the deletion flag is set for the product in the specified location.
  If the product should still be active, remove the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Data:
  
  Ensure that the product is correctly set up in the planning area and that all necessary data is available.
  If the product is indeed meant to be deleted, ensure that all dependent data and processes are also handled accordingly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues with master data that may be causing this error.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CTM to analyze the planning run and identify any other related issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is affecting critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master maintenance and /SAPAPO/CTM for planning runs.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how to manage and maintain master data in SAP APO is crucial for avoiding such errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your product data is correctly configured for planning processes.