How To Fix BBP_ES_ERP_INT016 - Document &1 item &2 cannot be deleted, restored, blocked, or unblocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BBP_ES_ERP_INT - E-Sourcing integration

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Document &1 item &2 cannot be deleted, restored, blocked, or unblocked

What causes this issue?

You want to delete, restore, block, or unblock an item in a contract or
scheduling agreement. However, this is not permitted because this
document is a replication of an SAP Sourcing master agreement. To avoid
data inconsistency, you can delete items only in the SAP Sourcing master
agreement.

System Response

The system terminates the processing of the contract or scheduling
agreement, and the document remains unchanged.

How to fix this error?

You can delete the relevant items only in the corresponding SAP Sourcing
master agreement. See the document header data for information about the
master agreement ID. When you publish the SAP Sourcing master agreement,
the corresponding contract or scheduling agreement is updated as well.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BBP_ES_ERP_INT016 - Document &1 item &2 cannot be deleted, restored, blocked, or unblocked ?

  The SAP error message BBP_ES_ERP_INT016 indicates that a specific document item cannot be deleted, restored, blocked, or unblocked. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Business Workflow or the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system when there are issues with the document's status or its integration with the ERP system.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document or item may be in a status that does not allow for deletion or modification. For example, if the document is already approved or has been processed in a way that locks it for changes.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between SAP SRM and SAP ERP, leading to inconsistencies in document status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the document.
  Document Locking: The document might be locked by another user or process, preventing any changes.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the operation from being completed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document and ensure it is in a state that allows for deletion or modification. If it is approved or completed, you may need to reverse or cancel the approval first.
  Review Integration Settings: Ensure that the integration settings between SAP SRM and SAP ERP are correctly configured. Check for any errors in the integration logs.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Unlock Document: If the document is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it and request that they release the lock.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the document to identify any issues. You may need to consult with your SAP support team for assistance in resolving data inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BBP_PD (for Purchase Document) or ME23N (for Display Purchase Order) to view the document and its status.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.