How To Fix 1R520 - Deletion of physical document (&, &) is not allowed (status &, &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Deletion of physical document (&, &) is not allowed (status &, &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R520 - Deletion of physical document (&, &) is not allowed (status &, &) ?

  The SAP error message 1R520 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a physical document, but the deletion is not allowed due to the current status of the document. The message typically includes placeholders for the document number and its status, which can help you identify the specific document in question.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The document you are trying to delete is in a status that does not permit deletion. For example, it might be in a status such as "Completed," "Posted," or "Locked."
  There may be dependencies or references to the document that prevent its deletion.
  The document might be part of a process that requires it to remain intact for auditing or tracking purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document indicated in the error message. You can do this by navigating to the document in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like FB03 for financial documents, or the appropriate transaction for the document type).
  
  
  Change Document Status: If the document is in a status that allows for changes, you may need to change its status to one that permits deletion. This could involve reversing transactions or unposting documents.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's policies regarding document management in SAP. There may be specific rules about when and how documents can be deleted.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other documents or processes that depend on the document you are trying to delete. If there are dependencies, you may need to address those first.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the document. Sometimes, user roles and permissions can restrict actions on certain documents.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for document management in SAP, such as FB03 (Display Document), FB08 (Reverse Document), or others specific to your module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Review user roles and permissions to ensure that you have the appropriate access to perform deletion actions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.