How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS181 - Deletion flag set for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Deletion flag set for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS181 - Deletion flag set for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS181 indicates that a deletion flag has been set for a product in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This typically means that the product is marked for deletion and cannot be processed in certain transactions or operations.
  Cause:
  The deletion flag for a product can be set for various reasons, including:
  
  Product Obsolescence: The product is no longer being used or sold.
  Data Cleanup: The organization is cleaning up its product master data.
  Configuration Error: The deletion flag may have been set unintentionally due to a configuration error or incorrect data entry.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Status:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP EWM and check the status of the product. You can do this using transaction codes like /SCWM/MAT1 (for product master) or /SCWM/MAT2 (for product master display).
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the product is still relevant and should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag. This can typically be done in the product master data screen by unchecking the deletion flag option.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether the product should be deleted or not, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product management, inventory management) to confirm the status of the product.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the product data that might have led to the deletion flag being set.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the product status for future reference and to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing product master data in SAP EWM.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify product master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training for users who manage product data to prevent unintentional setting of deletion flags in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the product can be processed as needed.