How To Fix W_MD042 - Supplier &1/plant &2/material &3; entry deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_MD - Message Class for Merchandise Distribution

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Supplier &1/plant &2/material &3; entry deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_MD042 - Supplier &1/plant &2/material &3; entry deleted ?

  The SAP error message W_MD042 indicates that a specific entry related to a supplier, plant, and material has been deleted from the system. This message typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when managing purchasing information records.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Supplier Info Record: The most common cause is that the supplier information record for the specified supplier, plant, and material has been deleted. This could happen due to manual deletion or as part of a data cleanup process.
  Data Migration or Updates: If there was a data migration or update process, it might have inadvertently removed the entry.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or master data management could lead to the deletion of certain records.
  User Actions: A user with the appropriate permissions may have deleted the record intentionally or accidentally.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Info Record: Verify if the supplier info record exists for the specified supplier, plant, and material. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code ME13 (Display Info Record) and entering the relevant details.
  Recreate the Info Record: If the record has been deleted, you can recreate it using transaction code ME11 (Create Info Record). Ensure that all necessary details are filled in correctly.
  Review Change Logs: If you suspect that the deletion was unintentional, check the change logs (transaction code ME12) to see who deleted the record and when. This can help in understanding the context of the deletion.
  Consult with Users: If the deletion was part of a larger process, consult with the users or teams involved to understand the reason behind the deletion and whether it was intended.
  Data Recovery: If the deletion was accidental and you have a backup of the data, consider restoring the deleted records from the backup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  ME13: Display Info Record
  ME15: Delete Info Record
  
  
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your master data management processes are robust to prevent accidental deletions.
  User Permissions: Review user permissions to ensure that only authorized personnel can delete critical records.
  Documentation: Maintain proper documentation of changes made to master data to track any modifications or deletions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the W_MD042 error and restore the necessary supplier information in your SAP system.