How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM162 - Shipping point &1 not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Shipping point &1 not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM162 - Shipping point &1 not deleted ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM162 Shipping point &1 not deleted typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a shipping point in the SAP system, but the deletion cannot be completed due to existing dependencies or configurations associated with that shipping point.
  Causes:
  
  
  Existing Assignments: The shipping point may still be assigned to various master data objects, such as:
  
  Material master records
  Customer master records
  Sales documents
  Purchase orders
  Delivery documents
  
  
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or documents that reference the shipping point, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  Configuration Dependencies: The shipping point may be part of a configuration that is still in use, such as transportation planning or shipping configurations.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Material Master), VD03 (Customer Master), or VA03 (Sales Order) to check if the shipping point is still assigned to any records.
  Review any related documents that might be using the shipping point.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reassign: 
  
  If you find any assignments, you will need to either delete those assignments or reassign them to a different shipping point before attempting to delete the shipping point again.
  
  
  
  Check Open Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check for any open documents that reference the shipping point.
  Resolve or close any open documents that are linked to the shipping point.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration: 
  
  If the shipping point is part of a configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to understand the implications of deleting the shipping point and to ensure that it is safe to do so.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code: 
  
  You can use transaction code OVL2 to check the shipping point configuration and see if there are any dependencies that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to shipping point configuration and management for best practices.
  Testing in Development: If possible, test the deletion process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.