How To Fix FSH_SD_COMMON171 - CanÆt reduce quantity; purchase order &1 and item &2 has follow-on docs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_SD_COMMON -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: CanÆt reduce quantity; purchase order &1 and item &2 has follow-on docs

What causes this issue?

Corresponding item of the purchase order has a follow-on document.

System Response

You cannot change the quantity of an item for a sales order as
corresponding item of the purchase order has a follow-on document.

How to fix this error?

You can change the quantity of an item if a follow-on document is not
available for the purchase order.
You need to select the <LS>Enable Diversion for Quantity reduce</> in
Customizing <DS:SIMG.FSH_V_TVAP>Maintain Item Categories for Fashion
Management</> to enable diversion for quantity reduction.

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 FSH_SD_COMMON171 - CanÆt reduce quantity; purchase order &1 and item &2 has follow-on docs ?

  The SAP error message FSH_SD_COMMON171 indicates that you are trying to reduce the quantity of a purchase order item that has follow-on documents associated with it. This typically occurs in scenarios where the purchase order has been linked to subsequent documents such as goods receipts, invoices, or other transactions that depend on the original quantity.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system prevents changes to the purchase order quantity when there are follow-on documents that rely on that quantity. This is a safeguard to maintain data integrity and ensure that all related documents remain consistent.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Follow-On Documents: Identify the follow-on documents associated with the purchase order and item in question. This can include:
  
  Goods receipts (GR)
  Invoices
  Any other related documents
  
  
  
  Adjust Follow-On Documents: If you need to reduce the quantity, you may need to:
  
  Reverse or cancel the follow-on documents (e.g., cancel the goods receipt or invoice) if they are not needed.
  Adjust the quantities in the follow-on documents to reflect the new desired quantity.
  
  
  
  Modify Purchase Order: Once the follow-on documents have been addressed, you can then proceed to modify the purchase order quantity.
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure about reversing or adjusting documents, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., procurement, finance) to ensure that the changes are appropriate and do not disrupt business processes.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to view and manage documents:
  
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MIRO: Invoice Verification
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Flow: You can check the document flow for the purchase order to see all related documents. This can be done in the purchase order display (ME23N) under the "Document Flow" tab.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or updates that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the purchase order and related documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully adjust the purchase order quantity as needed.