How To Fix W+248 - Material '&' is flagged for deletion => insertion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Material '&' is flagged for deletion => insertion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+248 - Material '&' is flagged for deletion => insertion not possible ?

  The SAP error message W+248 indicates that a material is flagged for deletion, which prevents any new entries or insertions related to that material. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management, material master data, or production planning.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material in question has been marked as "flagged for deletion" in the material master record. This flag indicates that the material is no longer in use and should not be processed further. The deletion flag can be set for various reasons, such as:
  
  The material is obsolete or no longer needed.
  The material is being replaced by a new version or alternative.
  The material is being phased out as part of a business process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to remove the deletion flag from the material master record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter Material Number:
  
  Input the material number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  Choose the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) that you want to modify.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  Navigate to the appropriate section where the deletion flag is set (usually in the Basic Data view).
  Uncheck the "Flag for Deletion" checkbox.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  Once the deletion flag is removed, you can retry the operation that was previously failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Basic Data
  Sales Data
  Purchasing Data
  Accounting Data
  
  
  
  Deletion Flag Implications:
  
  A deletion flag prevents any transactions involving the material, including sales orders, purchase orders, and inventory movements.
  It is important to ensure that the material is indeed no longer needed before removing the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review materials flagged for deletion to ensure they are managed appropriately.
  Communicate with relevant stakeholders (e.g., inventory management, procurement) before making changes to material statuses.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the W+248 error and continue with your operations in SAP.