Original material & is flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

If the original material is flagged for deletion at client level, the
system does not create or change any follow-up/replacement material
relationships.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different original material.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.