How To Fix EDOCUMENT222 - Source document &1 cannot be deleted due to the status of an eDocument

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Source document &1 cannot be deleted due to the status of an eDocument

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the source document for which at least one eDocument
exists that is not cancelled.

System Response

The system does not allow you to delete the source document.

How to fix this error?

You can try to delete or cancel the eDocument in the eDocument Cockpit.
The deletion will depend on the status of the eDocument.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT222 - Source document &1 cannot be deleted due to the status of an eDocument ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT222 indicates that a source document cannot be deleted because of the current status of an electronic document (eDocument) associated with it. This error typically arises in scenarios where the eDocument is in a status that does not allow for deletion, such as being processed, completed, or in a state that requires it to be retained for compliance or auditing purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status of eDocument: The eDocument linked to the source document is in a status that prohibits deletion. Common statuses that may prevent deletion include "In Process," "Completed," or "Approved."
  Dependencies: The source document may have dependencies or relationships with other documents or processes that require it to remain intact.
  Configuration Settings: System settings or configurations may restrict the deletion of documents based on their status or other criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check eDocument Status: Review the status of the eDocument associated with the source document. If it is in a status that