How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM372 - Open MM documents exist for storage location &1: cannot delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 372

• Message text: Open MM documents exist for storage location &1: cannot delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM372 - Open MM documents exist for storage location &1: cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM372 indicates that there are open materials management (MM) documents associated with a specific storage location, which prevents the deletion of that storage location. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or warehouse management when there are transactions that reference the storage location you are trying to delete.
  Cause:
  
  Open Documents: There are open purchase orders, goods receipts, stock transfers, or other MM documents that reference the storage location.
  Inventory Management Transactions: Transactions such as stock movements, reservations, or other inventory-related activities are still active for that storage location.
  Dependencies: The storage location may be linked to other master data or processes that are currently in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and address the open documents or transactions that are preventing the deletion of the storage location. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Open Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME2L (Purchase Orders by Vendor) or MB51 (Material Document List) to find any open documents related to the storage location.
  Check for any outstanding goods receipts, purchase orders, or stock transfers that reference the storage location.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Transactions:
  
  If you find any open documents, you will need to either complete, close, or delete them as appropriate.
  For example, if there are open purchase orders, you may need to receive the goods or cancel the orders.
  
  
  
  Check Reservations:
  
  Use transaction code MB22 to check for any reservations that may be linked to the storage location. If there are reservations, you may need to delete or adjust them.
  
  
  
  Review Inventory Management:
  
  Ensure that there are no ongoing inventory management transactions that are referencing the storage location.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once all open documents and transactions have been addressed, attempt to delete the storage location again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the documents related to the storage location.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific procedures related to your implementation.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.