How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT048 - Deletion flag set for product &1 in location &2

/SAPAPO/MAT048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Deletion flag set for product &1 in location &2

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT048 - Deletion flag set for product &1 in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT048 indicates that a deletion flag has been set for a specific product in a particular location. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to perform operations on a product that has been marked for deletion.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A product (identified by &1) has been flagged for deletion in the specified location (identified by &2).
  This flag prevents any further planning or transactions related to that product in that location, as it indicates that the product is no longer active or should not be considered in planning processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Flag:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in the SAP system.
  Check the product in the specified location to confirm if the deletion flag is indeed set.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If the product is still needed, you can remove the deletion flag.