How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001143 - Document cannot be deleted, because the document is in workflow

FDC_POSTING_001143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Document cannot be deleted, because the document is in workflow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001143 - Document cannot be deleted, because the document is in workflow ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001143 indicates that a document cannot be deleted because it is currently in a workflow. This typically occurs in scenarios where a document (such as an invoice, purchase order, or other financial document) is being processed through an approval or review workflow, and the system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity and workflow consistency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document in Workflow: The primary reason for this error is that the document is actively being processed in a workflow. This means that there are approvals, reviews, or other actions pending that involve the document.
  Workflow Status: The document may have a status that does not allow for deletion, such as "In Process" or "Pending Approval."
  User Permissions: The user attempting to delete the document may not have the necessary permissions to delete documents that are in workflow.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Status: 
  
  Navigate to the workflow management tool in SAP (e.g., transaction code SWI1 for workflow overview)