How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO062 - Cancellation of purchase order &1 failed.

APPL_MM_PUR_PO062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Cancellation of purchase order &1 failed.

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APPL_MM_PUR_PO062 - Details

• The SAP error message "APPL_MM_PUR_PO062: Cancellation of purchase order &1 failed" typically occurs when there is an attempt to cancel a purchase order (PO) in the SAP system, but the cancellation process cannot be completed due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Open Goods Receipts: There may be open goods receipts against the purchase order. If goods have been received and not yet fully processed, the system will not allow cancellation.
  
  
  Open Invoices: If there are invoices that have been posted against the purchase order, the cancellation will fail until those invoices are cleared.
  
  
  Purchase Order Status: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow for cancellation, such as being in a locked state or already being partially processed.
  
  
  Dependencies on Other Documents: The purchase order may be linked to other documents (like contracts or scheduling agreements) that prevent its