How To Fix FP203 - Not possible to delete MM documents in Financial Accounting.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FP - Invoice Parking

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Not possible to delete MM documents in Financial Accounting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FP203 - Not possible to delete MM documents in Financial Accounting. ?

  The SAP error message FP203, which states "Not possible to delete MM documents in Financial Accounting," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a material management (MM) document that is linked to financial accounting (FI) documents. This error is often encountered in scenarios where there are dependencies between MM and FI documents, such as when goods movements or invoice receipts have already been posted.
  Cause:
  
  Document Dependencies: The MM document you are trying to delete is linked to one or more FI documents. In SAP, MM and FI are closely integrated, and certain actions in MM can create corresponding entries in FI.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the document has already been settled or if it is part of a closed period.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the deletion of certain types of documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Links: Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or FB03 (Display Document) to check if there are any linked FI documents. If there are linked documents, you will need to reverse or delete those first.
  Reverse Transactions: If the MM document has been posted and is linked to an FI document, you may need to reverse the transaction using the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., MBST for reversing a material document).
  Check for Open Items: Ensure that there are no open items in the FI that are related to the MM document. You can check this using transaction FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting a document, consult with your finance team or SAP support to ensure that you are not violating any accounting principles or regulations.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, check with your SAP Basis or configuration team to see if there are any settings that need to be adjusted to allow for the deletion of the document.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB03: Display Material Document
  FB03: Display Document
  MBST: Cancel Material Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding the integration between MM and FI modules to understand the implications of document deletions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FP203 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.