How To Fix VL201 - Batch &1 for material &2 and plant &3 is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Batch &1 for material &2 and plant &3 is flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

The <GL:batch>batch</> is marked for deletion.

System Response

An error message is given when this batch is manually entered in the
delivery. If this error occurs when a delivery is being created for a
sales order, the order item will not be delivered.

How to fix this error?

Specifying a batch in the delivery
Enter a valid batch.
Creating a delivery for a sales order
Correct the order item as appropriate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL201 - Batch &1 for material &2 and plant &3 is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message VL201 indicates that a batch of a specific material in a particular plant has been flagged for deletion. This typically means that the batch is no longer available for use in transactions, such as deliveries or inventory management, due to its deletion status.
  Cause:
  
  
  Batch Deletion Flag: The batch has been marked for deletion in the system, which can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The batch is obsolete or no longer needed.
  The batch was manually flagged for deletion by a user.
  The batch may have been part of a larger inventory cleanup process.
  
  
  
  Material Status: The material itself may have a status that restricts its use, such as being flagged for deletion at the material level.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may have specific settings or configurations that affect the availability of batches.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Status:
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch) to check the status of the batch in question. Look for any flags indicating that the batch is marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the batch should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag. This can typically be done using transaction code MSC2N (Change Batch). Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make this change.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify the material status using transaction code MM03 (Display Material). Ensure that the material is not flagged for deletion at the material level.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure why the batch was flagged for deletion, consult with your inventory management or materials management team to understand the business process behind this action.
  
  
  
  Create a New Batch:
  
  If the batch is indeed obsolete and cannot be used, consider creating a new batch for the material if you need to continue processing transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how batches are created, managed, and deleted.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data settings, including how deletion flags can be set at both the batch and material levels.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MSC1N: Create Batch
  MSC2N: Change Batch
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL201 error and understand the implications of batch deletion in your SAP environment.