How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL027 - Supplier &1 (&2) is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Supplier &1 (&2) is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL027 - Supplier &1 (&2) is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL027 indicates that a supplier (vendor) is marked for deletion in the system. This typically means that the supplier record is flagged as inactive or is in the process of being deleted, which prevents any transactions or operations involving that supplier.
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Marked for Deletion: The supplier has been marked for deletion in the system, which is a common practice when a supplier is no longer active or is being phased out.
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, a user may have inadvertently marked the supplier for deletion.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or supplier relationships may lead to suppliers being marked for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Status: 
  
  Go to the supplier master data in SAP (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Check the status of the supplier to confirm if it is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unmark for Deletion:
  
  If the supplier is still active and should not be marked for deletion, you can unmark the deletion flag.
  Use transaction code XK02 (or MK02) to edit the supplier master data.
  Navigate to the relevant section and remove the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users: 
  
  Before making changes, consult with relevant business users or departments to ensure that the supplier should be reactivated.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes: 
  
  If suppliers are frequently marked for deletion, it may be worth reviewing the business processes to understand why this is happening and if there are better ways to manage supplier data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  MK02: Change Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to modify supplier data.
  
  
  Data Consistency: After making changes, ensure that all related data (such as purchasing info records, contracts, etc.) is consistent and reflects the current status of the supplier.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage the supplier data effectively.