How To Fix SD_MATDET_MSG012 - Material '&1' is marked for deletion.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_MATDET_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_MATDET_MSG012 - Material '&1' is marked for deletion. ?

  The SAP error message SD_MATDET_MSG012 indicates that a material (identified by the placeholder &1) is marked for deletion in the system. This means that the material is flagged as inactive and cannot be used in sales documents, deliveries, or other transactions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material has been marked for deletion in the material master data. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is no longer being produced or sold.
  The material is obsolete or replaced by a new material.
  The material was intentionally marked for deletion by a user or through a mass data update.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  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 you determine that the material should not be marked for deletion, you can unmark it:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and navigate to the relevant views.
  Remove the deletion flag (usually found in the "General Plant Data/Storage" or "Sales Org. Data" sections).
  Save your 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.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or ongoing transactions that might be affected by unmarking the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains various views that hold data relevant to different business processes.
  Deletion Flag: The deletion flag in the material master indicates that the material should not be used in any transactions. It can be set at different levels (e.g., plant level, sales organization level).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (for future reference if needed)
  
  
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  If the material is indeed obsolete and should not be used, consider documenting the decision and communicating it to relevant teams to avoid confusion in the future.
  If you are working in a production environment, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data.