How To Fix CN696 - Purchase requisition &1 item &2 cannot be deleted

CN696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Purchase requisition &1 item &2 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

By deleting a material component you have made a change that is
relevant to Purchasing. Due to an error in the processing of the
purchase requisition in Purchasing it is not possible to delete the
purchasing requisition item.

System Response

The system deletes the component when you save the network. As a result
an inconsistency between the purchase requisition and network arises.

How to fix this error?

Do <zh>not</> save the network!
Contact the responsible person in Purchasing to correct the error.
Then try agian to delete the component in the network.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CN696 - Details

• The SAP error message CN696 indicates that a specific purchase requisition (PR) item cannot be deleted. This error typically arises due to various reasons related to the status of the purchase requisition or its associated documents. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Status of the Purchase Requisition: The purchase requisition item may be in a status that does not allow deletion, such as "Released" or "Converted to Purchase Order".
  Dependencies: The item may have dependencies, such as being linked to a purchase order, contract, or other documents that prevent deletion.
  Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the purchase requisition item.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict the deletion of purchase requisition items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the purchase requisition item. If it is released or converted, you may need to reverse or cancel the associated documents before deletion.
  Review Dependencies: Check if