How To Fix EDI_SD891 - Cannot delete the selected splitting rules.

EDI_SD891 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Cannot delete the selected splitting rules.

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete a splitting rule when it is assigned to an instruction
for planning delivery schedules.

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?

Delete the assignments in configuration step <LS>Assign Splitting Rules
to Instructions</>.
Find this configuration step under <LS>Manage Your Solution</> #
<LS>Configure Your Solution </># <LS>Sales</> # <LS>Sales Contract
Management</> # <LS>Sales Scheduling Agreements</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD891 - Cannot delete the selected splitting rules. ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD891, which states "Cannot delete the selected splitting rules," typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when there are attempts to delete splitting rules that are currently in use or are linked to existing documents or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Active Usage: The splitting rules you are trying to delete are currently being used in sales documents, delivery documents, or billing documents.
  Configuration Dependencies: The splitting rules may be linked to other configuration settings or processes that prevent their deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the splitting rules.
  System Lock: The system might have a lock on the splitting rules due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the splitting rules, check if they are currently in use. You can do this by reviewing related sales documents, deliveries, or billing documents.
  Remove Dependencies: If the splitting rules are linked to other