How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP355 - Deletion flag is set for product &1 in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 355

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP355 - Deletion flag is set for product &1 in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP355 Deletion flag is set for product &1 in location &2 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when you attempt to perform an operation (like planning or executing a transaction) on a product that has been marked for deletion in a specific location.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the product identified by &1 has a deletion flag set in the location &2. This means that the product is no longer considered active for planning or other operations in that specific location. The deletion flag is often set when a product is discontinued, or it is no longer relevant for planning purposes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Flag:
  
  Go to the product master data in the SAP APO system.
  Check the product in the location where the error occurred.
  Verify if the deletion flag is indeed set.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If the product should still be active, you can remove the deletion flag. This can typically be done in the product master data maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2).
  Navigate to the relevant product and location, and uncheck the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users:
  
  If you are unsure whether the product should be active or not, consult with relevant business users or stakeholders to confirm the status of the product.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or processes that might be affected by removing the deletion flag. This includes checking if there are any ongoing transactions or planning activities related to the product.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Run:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the planning run or the transaction that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 - Create Product
  /SAPAPO/MAT2 - Change Product
  /SAPAPO/MAT3 - Display Product
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on product master data management and the implications of setting a deletion flag.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your planning activities in SAP APO.