How To Fix 61243 - Partially confirmed planned order &1 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Partially confirmed planned order &1 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The planned order has already been partially confirmed.
The goods receipt for the planned order has been posted but the goods
issue for the components has not yet been carried out. You can
therefore not delete the planned order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61243 - Partially confirmed planned order &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message "61243: Partially confirmed planned order &1 cannot be deleted" typically occurs when you attempt to delete a planned order that has already been partially confirmed. This means that some of the components or operations associated with the planned order have been processed or confirmed, and as a result, the system does not allow the deletion of the order to maintain data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Partial Confirmation: The planned order has been partially confirmed, meaning that some of the components have been issued or some operations have been completed.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the planned order, such as linked production orders or reservations that prevent deletion.
  Status of the Order: The status of the planned order may not allow for deletion due to its current state in the production process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Confirmation Status: Review the confirmation status of the planned order. If it has been partially confirmed, you may need to reverse or cancel the confirmations before attempting to delete the order.
  
  Use transaction codes like CO11N (for confirming production orders) or CO15 (for reversing confirmations) to manage confirmations.
  
  
  
  Delete Confirmations: If you want to delete the planned order, you may need to delete the confirmations associated with it first. This can be done through the appropriate transaction codes or by using the production order management functions.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Ensure you are using the correct transaction for deleting planned orders. The typical transaction for deleting planned orders is MD12 (for deleting planned orders).
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependent objects (like production orders or reservations) that are linked to the planned order. You may need to delete or adjust these dependencies first.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the steps or the implications of deleting a planned order, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MD12: Delete planned order
  CO11N: Confirm production order
  CO15: Reverse confirmation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete planned orders and manage confirmations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your planned orders effectively.