How To Fix V1406 - Material & is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Material & is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1406 - Material & is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message V1406 indicates that a material is marked for deletion. This typically means that the material in question has been flagged in the system to indicate that it should no longer be used or processed in transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The material has been marked with a deletion flag in the material master data. This can happen for various reasons, such as the material being obsolete, no longer in production, or a decision made by the business to phase it out.
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, a user may have inadvertently set the deletion flag for the material.
  Lifecycle Management: The material may be part of a product lifecycle management process where older materials are systematically marked for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the material master. You can do this by navigating to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and checking the "Basic Data" or "Sales Org. Data" views for the deletion flag.
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If you determine that the material should not be marked for deletion, you can remove the deletion flag. This can be done using transaction code MM02:
  
  Go to the material master record.
  Select the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org. Data).
  Uncheck the deletion flag.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure whether to remove the deletion flag, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product managers, inventory managers) to confirm the status of the material.
  
  
  Alternative Materials: If the material is indeed obsolete, consider using an alternative material if applicable, and ensure that all relevant transactions are redirected to the new material.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master (if you need to create a new material)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, as the deletion flag can be set in various views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Data, Purchasing Data).
  
  
  Impact on Transactions: Understand that if a material is marked for deletion, it may affect various transactions, including sales orders, purchase orders, and inventory management.
  
  
  Documentation: Always document any changes made to the material master for audit purposes and to maintain a clear record of decisions made regarding material management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1406 error and manage the material appropriately within your SAP system.