How To Fix V1682 - The determined material variant & has a deletion flag

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 682

• Message text: The determined material variant & has a deletion flag

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1682 - The determined material variant & has a deletion flag ?

  The SAP error message V1682 indicates that the material variant you are trying to use has a deletion flag set, which means it is marked for deletion and cannot be processed in the current transaction. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with materials that have specific characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The material variant has been marked for deletion in the system. This could be due to a business decision to phase out certain variants or due to data maintenance activities.
  Data Integrity: The deletion flag is a way to maintain data integrity and ensure that obsolete or unnecessary variants are not used in transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Material Variant: 
  
  Go to the material master record for the specific material variant in question.
  Check the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views to see if the deletion flag is set.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If the material variant should still be active, you can remove the deletion flag. This can typically be done by:
  
  Navigating to the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Selecting the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, etc.).
  Unchecking the deletion flag.
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users: Before making changes, it’s advisable to consult with relevant business users or stakeholders to ensure that the material variant should indeed be reactivated.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or transactions that might be affected by reactivating the material variant.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If this error occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings related to material variants and deletion flags to ensure they align with business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS03: Display Material BOM (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material variants and deletion flags.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master records.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the material variant can now be used in the intended transactions without issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1682 error and continue with your business processes.