How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM161 - Shipping point &1 can be deleted in all dependent tables

/ISDFPS/MM161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Shipping point &1 can be deleted in all dependent tables

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/ISDFPS/MM161 - Details

• The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM161 Shipping point &1 can be deleted in all dependent tables typically indicates that there is an attempt to delete a shipping point that is still being referenced in other tables or processes within the SAP system. This error is common in the context of logistics and materials management, where shipping points are crucial for managing the flow of goods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The shipping point you are trying to delete is still being referenced in various dependent tables, such as sales orders, delivery documents, or other logistics-related records.
  Configuration Dependencies: The shipping point may be linked to configuration settings that prevent its deletion until those dependencies are resolved.
  Open Documents: There may be open documents (like sales orders or deliveries) that are still using the shipping point.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Open Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VL03N (Display Outbound