How To Fix /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API061 - Product &1 is marked for deletion and cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Product &1 is marked for deletion and cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API061 - Product &1 is marked for deletion and cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/PRCLS_API061 indicates that a product (in this case, represented by &1) is marked for deletion in the system. This means that the product is no longer active and cannot be modified or processed further. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Product Marked for Deletion: The primary reason for this error is that the product has been flagged as "marked for deletion" in the SAP system. This typically happens when a product is no longer needed or is being phased out.
  Data Integrity: The system prevents changes to ensure data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in transactions or reporting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) to check the status of the product.
  Verify if the product is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unmark for Deletion:
  
  If the product needs to be active again, you can unmark it for deletion. This can usually be done in the material master record:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the product number and select the appropriate views.
  Remove the deletion flag in the relevant view (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, etc.).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Process Owner:
  
  If you are unsure whether the product should be unmarked, consult with the relevant business process owner or team to confirm the product's status and necessity.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or ongoing transactions related to the product that might be affected by unmarking it for deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (if needed)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing material master data and understanding deletion flags.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  System Logs: Check system logs or change logs to understand when and why the product was marked for deletion, which can provide context for your actions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage the product's status appropriately in the SAP system.