How To Fix VS104 - Material &1 is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VS - SD Master data

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Material &1 is flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VS104 - Material &1 is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message VS104 indicates that a material is flagged for deletion in the system. This means that the material cannot be used in transactions, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management, because it has been marked as inactive or obsolete.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material master record for the specified material has been flagged for deletion. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  
  Business Decisions: The material is no longer needed or is being replaced by a new material.
  Data Cleanup: Regular maintenance and data cleansing processes may lead to materials being flagged for deletion.
  User Action: A user may have manually flagged the material for deletion in the material master record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and check the status in the "Basic Data" or "Sales Org. Data" views to confirm if it is flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If you determine that the material should not be flagged for deletion, you can remove the deletion flag:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the relevant views.
  In the "General Plant Data/Storage" view, uncheck the "Flag for Deletion" checkbox.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  Before making changes, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, sales, or procurement teams) to ensure that the material should indeed be reactivated.
  
  
  
  Check Related Documents:
  
  If the material is still needed, check if there are any related documents (like open purchase orders or sales orders) that might need to be addressed before reactivating the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Deletion Flags: In SAP, materials can be flagged for deletion at different levels (e.g., at the client level, plant level, or sales organization level). Make sure to check the appropriate level based on your business processes.
  Material Lifecycle Management: Understanding the lifecycle of materials in your organization can help manage deletion flags effectively.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material (for future reference if new materials are needed)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VS104 error and manage your material records effectively.