How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM840 - Purchasing doc. &1 is still in follow-on docs table f. material planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Purchasing doc. &1 is still in follow-on docs table f. material planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM840 - Purchasing doc. &1 is still in follow-on docs table f. material planning ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM840 Purchasing doc. &1 is still in follow-on docs table for material planning typically indicates that a purchasing document (like a purchase order) is still linked to follow-on documents in the system, which prevents certain actions from being performed on it, such as deletion or changes.
  Cause:
  
  Follow-on Documents: The purchasing document is associated with follow-on documents such as goods receipts, invoices, or other related documents that are still active in the system.
  Material Planning: The document is still being referenced in material planning processes, which means it cannot be deleted or modified until those references are cleared.
  Incomplete Processing: There may be incomplete processing of the follow-on documents, which can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Follow-on Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check if there are any follow-on documents linked to the purchasing document.
  Look for any goods receipts (MIGO) or invoices (MIRO) that are still open or not fully processed.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Follow-on Documents:
  
  If there are open follow-on documents, complete them (e.g., post the goods receipt or invoice).
  If the follow-on documents are no longer needed, consider canceling them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction code ME2N or ME2L to list purchase orders and their statuses.
  Use transaction code MB51 to check for material documents related to the purchasing document.
  
  
  
  Check Material Planning:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing document is not being referenced in any material planning activities. This may involve checking MRP (Material Requirements Planning) settings or reports.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP support team or functional consultant. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and processes in your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchasing and material management for more details on how follow-on documents work.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training: Consider training sessions on SAP MM (Materials Management) to better understand the purchasing process and related document flows.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.