How To Fix VDM_QM_PLANNING_BO006 - QIR for material &1, supplier &2, plant &3 already flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VDM_QM_PLANNING_BO - Messages of Business Objects for Quality Planning

• Message number: 006

• Message text: QIR for material &1, supplier &2, plant &3 already flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VDM_QM_PLANNING_BO006 - QIR for material &1, supplier &2, plant &3 already flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message VDM_QM_PLANNING_BO006 indicates that a specific material (identified by &1), from a specific supplier (identified by &2), in a specific plant (identified by &3) has been flagged for deletion. This typically means that the material-supplier relationship is no longer valid or is in the process of being removed from the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The material-supplier relationship has been marked for deletion in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The supplier is no longer providing the material.
  The material is being phased out.
  Data cleanup activities in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as attempts to process transactions or create records for materials that are no longer active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and check if the material-supplier relationship is indeed flagged for deletion.
  If it is flagged, you may need to remove the deletion flag if the relationship is still valid.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: 
  
  Discuss with the procurement or materials management team to confirm whether the material-supplier relationship should be active or if it should remain flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Data Correction: 
  
  If the deletion flag was set in error, you can correct it by unflagging the deletion status in the material master or supplier master data.
  If the relationship is indeed obsolete, ensure that no further transactions are attempted for this combination.
  
  
  
  Review Related Transactions: 
  
  Check if there are any open purchase orders, contracts, or other transactions that might be affected by this deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Document any changes made and ensure that all relevant parties are informed about the status of the material-supplier relationship.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles: 
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to modify material and supplier data.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: 
  
  Review system settings related to material management and supplier management to ensure they align with business processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message VDM_QM_PLANNING_BO006 and ensure that your material-supplier relationships are correctly maintained in SAP.