How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT047 - Deletion flag set for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Deletion flag set for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT047 - Deletion flag set for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT047 indicates that a deletion flag has been set for a product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This means that the product is marked for deletion and cannot be processed in certain transactions or operations.
  Cause:
  The deletion flag is typically set for a product when it is no longer needed or is being phased out. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The product is obsolete or replaced by a new product.
  The product is no longer being manufactured or sold.
  The product is being removed from the planning process for other business reasons.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Flag:
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP system and check if the deletion flag is indeed set for the product in question.
  You can do this by navigating to the product master data transaction (e.g., using transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2).
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If the product is still relevant and should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag. This can be done in the product master data maintenance screen.
  Make sure to save your changes after removing the flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Stakeholders:
  
  Before making changes, it’s advisable to consult with relevant business stakeholders to ensure that the product should indeed remain active in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Related Settings:
  
  Ensure that there are no other settings or configurations that might be affecting the product's status, such as planning area settings or product lifecycle management.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After removing the deletion flag, try to reprocess the transaction that triggered the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 - Create Product Master
  /SAPAPO/MAT2 - Change Product Master
  /SAPAPO/MAT3 - Display Product Master
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on product master data management and the implications of setting a deletion flag.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify product master data.
  
  
  
  Impact on Planning:
  
  Be aware that removing the deletion flag may impact planning processes, inventory management, and reporting.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the product is correctly managed within the SAP APO system.