How To Fix C2128 - Order & purchase orders exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Order & purchase orders exist

What causes this issue?

BOMs cannot be read in because components have already been ordered.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2128 - Order & purchase orders exist ?

  The SAP error message C2128 ("Order & purchase orders exist") typically occurs when you are trying to delete or change a material or a document that is linked to existing purchase orders or production orders. This error is a safeguard to prevent the accidental deletion of important data that is still in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Purchase Orders: There are active purchase orders that reference the material or document you are trying to modify or delete.
  Production Orders: Similar to purchase orders, there may be production orders that are linked to the material.
  Dependencies: The material or document may have dependencies that prevent it from being changed or deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Orders:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to check if there are any existing purchase or production orders linked to the material.
  If there are active orders, you will need