How To Fix CMX_POC_WI015 - Work instructions &1 could not be discarded or cancelled

CMX_POC_WI015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMX_POC_WI - PP-PI-PMA: PI Sheet Messages, SCM Add-On

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Work instructions &1 could not be discarded or cancelled

What causes this issue?

The work instructions &V1& could not be discarded/terminated. &V2&&V3&
&V4&
Work instructions can be discarded/terminated only if:
You have the corresponding authorizations
The work instructions are not locked by another user
The work instructions have the status "New", "In Process" or "To Be
Completed"

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMX_POC_WI015 - Work instructions &1 could not be discarded or cancelled ?

  The SAP error message CMX_POC_WI015 indicates that a work instruction (WI) could not be discarded or canceled. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Manufacturing or Production Planning modules, particularly when dealing with work instructions in a production environment.
  Causes:
  
  
  Work Instruction Status: The work instruction may be in a status that does not allow it to be discarded or canceled. For example, if the work instruction has already been executed or is in progress, it may not be possible to cancel it.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or linked processes that prevent the cancellation of the work instruction. For instance, if there are subsequent operations or tasks that rely on the completion of the current work instruction, it cannot be discarded.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to discard or cancel the work instruction. This could be due to role-based access controls in SAP.
  
  
  System Configuration: There