How To Fix SD_LISEXC_MSG012 - Material '&1' is marked for deletion.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_LISEXC_MSG - Message class for Material Determination maintenance

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Material '&1' is marked for deletion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_LISEXC_MSG012 - Material '&1' is marked for deletion. ?

  The SAP error message SD_LISEXC_MSG012 indicates that a material is marked for deletion in the system. This typically means that the material is no longer available for sales and distribution processes, and it cannot be used in transactions such as sales orders, deliveries, or billing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material in question has been flagged as "marked for deletion" in the material master data. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is obsolete or no longer produced.
  The material is being replaced by a new version or alternative.
  The material is temporarily not available for sales.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and check the "Basic Data" or "Sales Org. Data" views to see if the material is marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unmark the Material:
  
  If the material should not be marked for deletion, you can unmark it:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master.
  Navigate to the relevant views and remove the deletion flag.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether the material should be unmarked, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product management, sales, or inventory management) to confirm the status of the material.
  
  
  
  Alternative Solutions:
  
  If the material is indeed obsolete, consider using an alternative material or creating a new material to replace it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains data relevant to various functions such as purchasing, inventory management, and sales.
  Deletion Flag: The deletion flag in the material master indicates that the material should not be used in transactions. It can be set at different levels (e.g., general data, sales organization data).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to the material master are in line with your organization's policies and procedures.
  If the material is part of a larger process (e.g., production or sales), consider the impact of unmarking it on those processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage the material appropriately within your SAP system.