How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT063 - First unset deletion flag for product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: First unset deletion flag for product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT063 - First unset deletion flag for product ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT063 ("First unset deletion flag for product") typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to perform an operation on a product that has been marked for deletion. This error indicates that the product cannot be processed because it has a deletion flag set, which prevents any further actions on it until the flag is removed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the product in question has been marked for deletion in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  Product Lifecycle Management: The product is no longer needed or is being phased out.
  Data Cleanup: During data maintenance, products may be flagged for deletion to clean up the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, products may be incorrectly flagged due to configuration errors or data migration issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to unset the deletion flag for the product. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code C223 (or use the relevant transaction for your version of SAP) to access the product master data.
  
  
  
  Find the Product:
  
  Enter the product ID or search for the product that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Unset the Deletion Flag:
  
  In the product master data screen, look for the field that indicates the deletion flag (often labeled as "Deletion Flag" or similar).
  Uncheck or unset the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After unsetting the deletion flag, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Once the deletion flag has been removed, you can re-attempt the operation that was previously causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 for product master data maintenance, C201 for creating or changing products, and C202 for displaying products.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify product master data.
  Data Consistency: After unsetting the deletion flag, check for any other inconsistencies in the product data that may need to be addressed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing product master data and handling deletion flags.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.