How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS051 - Deletion indicator set for location &1 product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS -

• Message number: 051

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS051 - Deletion indicator set for location &1 product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DIS051 indicates that a deletion indicator has been set for a specific location and product combination in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This typically means that the product at the specified location is marked for deletion, and as a result, certain operations or transactions cannot be performed on it.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Indicator: The primary cause of this error is that the product-location combination has been flagged with a deletion indicator. This can happen during data maintenance or as part of a data cleanup process.
  Data Integrity: The deletion indicator is often used to maintain data integrity and prevent further processing of products that are no longer relevant or needed in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Deletion Indicator:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data).
  Check the product master data for the specified product and location to see if the deletion indicator is set.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Indicator:
  
  If the product is still needed, you can remove the deletion indicator. This can typically be done in the product master data maintenance screen by unchecking the deletion indicator checkbox.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  After removing the deletion indicator, ensure that all related data (such as forecasts, stock levels, etc.) is consistent and valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of removing the deletion indicator, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue or if the deletion indicator was set for a specific reason, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) and /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) for managing product and location data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  Data Maintenance Procedures: Review your organization's data maintenance procedures to understand how deletion indicators are set and managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the product-location combination is correctly configured for further processing.