How To Fix WW082 - The reference material you have entered (&) is flagged for deletion

WW082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 082

• Message text: The reference material you have entered (&) is flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

Reference materials flagged for deletion cannot be assigned.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a reference material that is not flagged for deletion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW082 - The reference material you have entered (&) is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message WW082 indicates that the reference material you are trying to use has been flagged for deletion. This typically means that the material is no longer active in the system and cannot be used in transactions or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The material has been marked as "flagged for deletion" in the material master data. This is often done when a material is no longer needed or is being phased out.
  Data Integrity: The system prevents the use of materials that are flagged for deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid errors in inventory management, purchasing, or production processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material. Look for the deletion flag in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, or Sales).
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the material is still needed, you can remove the deletion flag. This can be done