How To Fix 61239 - Purchase requisition can only be deleted by deleting the order.

61239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Purchase requisition can only be deleted by deleting the order.

What causes this issue?

This purchase requisition for direct procurement is linked to a planned
order or production order via a dependent requirement or order
reservation.

System Response

It is only possible to delete the purchase requisition via the planned
order or production order to which it is linked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61239 - Purchase requisition can only be deleted by deleting the order. ?

  The SAP error message 61239, "Purchase requisition can only be deleted by deleting the order," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a purchase requisition (PR) that is linked to a purchase order (PO). In SAP, a purchase requisition is a request to procure goods or services, and once it is converted into a purchase order, it cannot be deleted directly without first addressing the associated purchase order.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Linkage to Purchase Order: The primary cause of this error is that the purchase requisition you are trying to delete has already been converted into a purchase order. SAP enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and ensure that procurement processes are followed correctly.
  
  
  Status of the Purchase Order: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow for the deletion of the associated purchase requisition.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Purchase Order: Determine which purchase