How To Fix WY106 - Supplier & flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Supplier & flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

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System Response

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY106 - Supplier & flagged for deletion ?

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  SAP Error Message: WY106 - Supplier & flagged for deletion
  Message Text:
  
  Supplier & flagged for deletion
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform a transaction or reference a supplier/vendor master record that has been flagged for deletion in the SAP system. In SAP, vendors can be marked for deletion either at the client level or at the purchasing organization level. Once a vendor is flagged for deletion, certain transactions involving that vendor are restricted to prevent further processing.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Attempting to create or change a purchase order referencing a vendor flagged for deletion.
  Trying to post an invoice or goods receipt against a vendor marked for deletion.
  Running reports or master data changes involving a vendor that is flagged for deletion.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  Flagged for deletion means the vendor master record is marked to be deleted in the future but is not yet physically deleted from the database.
  The flag prevents new transactions from being created for that vendor to avoid inconsistencies.
  The deletion flag can be set at different levels:
  
  Client level (general deletion)
  Purchasing organization level (deletion specific to a purchasing org)
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve
  
  
  Check Vendor Deletion Flag:
  
  Use transaction XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor Purchasing Data).
  Enter the vendor number and check if the deletion flag is set.
  In XK03, go to the Purchasing Data tab and check the "Deletion flag" indicator.
  In MK03, check if the vendor is flagged for deletion at the purchasing organization level.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag (if appropriate):
  
  If the vendor should still be active, remove the deletion flag.
  Use transaction XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor Purchasing Data).
  Navigate to the relevant tab and clear the deletion flag.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  If Vendor Should Remain Deleted:
  
  Do not use this vendor for new transactions.
  Use an alternative vendor.
  If you need to process open transactions, consider reactivating the vendor temporarily by removing the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data Consistency:
  
  Sometimes, the deletion flag is set accidentally or due to master data cleanup.
  Coordinate with the master data team or vendor management to confirm the vendor status.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:
  
  Verify if the vendor is blocked for posting or payment.
  Check if the vendor is flagged for deletion in other company codes or purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK01 - Create Vendor (General)
  XK02 - Change Vendor (General)
  XK03 - Display Vendor (General)
  MK01 - Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02 - Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03 - Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  LFA1 - Vendor Master (General Data)
  LFM1 - Vendor Master Purchasing Data
  The deletion flag is stored in these tables (field: LOEVM).
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Vendors flagged for deletion are not physically deleted immediately; they remain in the system until a background job or manual deletion is performed.
  Always ensure that no open transactions exist before deleting a vendor.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Vendor master record flagged for deletion
  
  
  Effect
  Transactions referencing vendor are blocked
  
  
  Solution
  Remove deletion flag if vendor is still active or use a different vendor
  
  
  Transaction
  XK02 / MK02 to change vendor data and clear deletion flag
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or specific steps for your SAP version, please let me know!