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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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) to check the status of the document.
  Identify if the document is still in the workflow and who the current approver is.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel the Workflow:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can either complete the workflow (if you are an approver) or cancel it if it is no longer needed.
  If you are not authorized to do this, contact the workflow administrator or the person responsible for the workflow to assist in completing or canceling the workflow.
  
  
  
  Wait for Workflow Completion: 
  
  If the document is in the process of being approved, you may need to wait until the workflow is completed before attempting to delete the document again.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: 
  
  Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to delete documents in workflow. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to review and adjust your permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling workflow-related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Workflow Management: Understanding how workflows are set up and managed in your SAP system can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWI1 (Work Item Selection), SWI2_FREQ (Work Items by Frequency), and SWI2_DURA (Work Items by Duration) to monitor and manage workflows.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the document once it is no longer in workflow.