How To Fix BORGR516 - Inbound delivery &1 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Inbound delivery &1 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR516 - Inbound delivery &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message BORGR516 indicates that an inbound delivery (identified by &1) cannot be deleted. This error typically arises due to various reasons related to the status of the inbound delivery or the associated documents. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Status of the Inbound Delivery: The inbound delivery may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the delivery has already been posted for goods receipt or is linked to other documents (like purchase orders or invoices), it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Document Flow: If there are subsequent documents created based on the inbound delivery (like goods receipts or invoices), the system will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the inbound delivery.
  
  
  Custom Logic or Enhancements: There may be custom logic or enhancements in place that prevent the deletion of certain inbound deliveries based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Status: Review the status of the inbound delivery. If it has been processed (e.g., goods receipt has been posted), you will need to reverse or cancel those transactions before attempting to delete the inbound delivery.
  
  
  Review Document Flow: Check if there are any dependent documents linked to the inbound delivery. If there are, you may need to delete or reverse those documents first.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the inbound delivery has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VL02N (Change Inbound Delivery) to check the details of the inbound delivery and see if there are any issues preventing deletion.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Inbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Inbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Inbound Delivery) to manage inbound deliveries effectively.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help files for more detailed information on inbound delivery processes and error handling.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.