How To Fix WAHD028 - For plant &1, deleted materials: &2 (with data)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 028

• Message text: For plant &1, deleted materials: &2 (with data)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAHD028 - For plant &1, deleted materials: &2 (with data) ?

  The SAP error message WAHD028 indicates that there are deleted materials in a specific plant that are causing issues during a process, such as a goods movement or inventory management operation. The message typically includes the plant number and the number of deleted materials that are causing the problem.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an operation involving materials that have been marked as deleted in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Attempting to post goods movements for materials that have been flagged as deleted.
  Running reports or transactions that reference materials that are no longer active in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAHD028 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Deleted Materials: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the material master data in the MARA table. You can filter by the plant and check the status of the materials.
  
  
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the materials in the material master. If they are marked as deleted, you may need to determine if they should be reactivated or if they can be permanently removed from the system.
  
  
  Reactivation: If the materials should still be in use, you can reactivate them by changing their status in the material master. This typically involves changing the deletion flag.
  
  
  Adjust Transactions: If the materials are indeed deleted and should not be used, ensure that any transactions or processes referencing these materials are adjusted accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling deleted materials in your organization's processes.
  
  
  Check Customizations: If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not causing conflicts with the standard SAP behavior regarding deleted materials.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM01 (Create Material) for managing material master data.
  Material Master Data: Understand the structure of the material master and how deletion flags work within SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WAHD028 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the WAHD028 error and ensure that your operations involving materials are functioning correctly.