How To Fix AA971 - Cannot delete line item, because it is already saved.

AA971 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 971

• Message text: Cannot delete line item, because it is already saved.

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the line item. However, the line item has already
been saved, and therefore cannot be deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can set the values to 0, if the values of the transaction are
incorrect.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA971 - Details

• The SAP error message AA971 ("Cannot delete line item, because it is already saved") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to delete a line item that has already been saved in the system. This can happen during various transactions, such as asset transactions or adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Line Item Already Saved: The primary cause of this error is that the line item you are trying to delete has already been processed and saved in the database. Once a line item is saved, it becomes part of the financial records, and SAP restricts deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have specific rules regarding deletions, especially if they are linked to financial postings.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for modifications or deletions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document associated with the line item. If it