How To Fix W_DFE012 - The basic data (MARA) for material &1 has been selected for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The basic data (MARA) for material &1 has been selected for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE012 - The basic data (MARA) for material &1 has been selected for deletion ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_DFE012
  
  Text: The basic data (MARA) for material &1 has been selected for deletion.
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to perform an operation on a material that has already been flagged for deletion in the Material Master (MARA) table. In SAP, materials can be marked for deletion at various organizational levels (client, plant, sales organization, etc.). When a material is flagged for deletion, it means that it is scheduled to be deleted or is no longer valid for use in transactions.
  The system issues this warning to inform you that the material you are working with is marked for deletion, which might affect further processing or transactions involving this material.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The material master record in table MARA has the deletion flag set.
  This flag can be set manually by users or automatically by certain processes.
  The deletion flag prevents the material from being used in new transactions.
  Existing transactions or documents referencing this material might still exist, but new usage is restricted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to check the deletion flag.
  Navigate to the Basic Data or Plant Data views to see if the deletion flag is set.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag (if appropriate):
  
  If the material should not be deleted and you want to continue using it, remove the deletion flag.
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material) to unflag the deletion indicator.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  If Deletion is Intended:
  
  If the material is correctly flagged for deletion, avoid using it in new transactions.
  Complete any pending processes related to this material.
  Allow the deletion process to complete as per your organization's data management policies.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Levels:
  
  Deletion flags can be set at different levels (client, plant, sales org).
  Ensure you check all relevant views for deletion flags.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Tables involved:  
  
  MARA (General Material Data)  
  MARC (Plant Data for Material)  
  MVKE (Sales Data for Material)  
  
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  MM02 - Change Material  
  MM03 - Display Material  
  MM06 - Flag Material for Deletion  
  MM17 - Mass Maintenance (for deletion flags)
  
  
  
  Notes:  
  
  Deletion flags do not immediately delete the material but mark it for deletion.
  Actual deletion may require background jobs or manual cleanup.
  Be cautious when removing deletion flags to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W_DFE012 indicates that the material you are trying to use or modify is marked for deletion in the material master. You should verify whether the deletion flag is set intentionally and either remove it if the material is still needed or avoid using the material if it is to be deleted.
  
  If you need further assistance with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!