How To Fix AA902 - You cannot delete. Open purchase requisition exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 902

• Message text: You cannot delete. Open purchase requisition exists

What causes this issue?

You want to delete asset &V1& &V2&. However, open purchase requisitions
still exist for this asset.

System Response

You cannot delete this asset.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to delete the asset, the account assignment in the
asset has to be corrected for the purchase requisition,
or
you have to cancel the purchase requisition

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 AA902 - You cannot delete. Open purchase requisition exists ?

  The SAP error message AA902 ("You cannot delete. Open purchase requisition exists") typically occurs when you attempt to delete an asset or a related object in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, but there are open purchase requisitions associated with that asset. This is a safeguard to prevent the deletion of assets that are still linked to ongoing procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  Open Purchase Requisition: The primary cause of this error is that there is at least one open purchase requisition that references the asset you are trying to delete. This means that the asset is still tied to a procurement process that has not been completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Open Purchase Requisitions:
  
  Use transaction code ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to check for any open purchase requisitions related to the asset.
  Enter the relevant details to find the purchase requisition(s) associated with the asset.
  
  
  
  Close or Delete the Purchase Requisition:
  
  If the purchase requisition is no longer needed, you can delete it using transaction code ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition).
  If the requisition is still needed, you may need to complete the procurement process or convert it into a purchase order.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion:
  
  Once all open purchase requisitions are resolved (either closed or deleted), you can attempt to delete the asset again using transaction code AS02 (Change Asset) or AS03 (Display Asset).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This module manages fixed assets in SAP, including acquisition, depreciation, and disposal.
  Purchase Requisition: A document that requests the purchase of goods or services. It can be linked to assets when acquiring fixed assets.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  ME52N: Change Purchase Requisition
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify purchase requisitions and assets.
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting a purchase requisition or asset, consult with your SAP administrator or financial team to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA902 error and successfully delete the asset if it is appropriate to do so.