How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS037 - Delivery &1, item &2, (&3) cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Delivery &1, item &2, (&3) cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS037 - Delivery &1, item &2, (&3) cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS037 indicates that a delivery document cannot be deleted due to certain constraints. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with deliveries in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs for one of the following reasons:
  
  Open Items: The delivery document has open items associated with it, such as open goods movements, which prevent deletion.
  Status of the Delivery: The delivery may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it has been partially processed or confirmed).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other documents, such as invoices or subsequent deliveries, that prevent the deletion of the current delivery.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the delivery document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Items: Review the delivery document for any open items. You can do this by checking the associated goods movements or any other related documents. If there are open items, you may need to process or close them before attempting to delete the delivery.
  
  
  Review Delivery Status: Ensure that the delivery is in a status that allows deletion. If the delivery has been confirmed or partially processed, you may need to reverse those actions first.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependent documents (like invoices or subsequent deliveries) that are linked to the delivery. If so, you may need to delete or reverse those documents first.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete the delivery document. If you do not have the required authorizations, contact your SAP administrator to grant you the necessary access.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to check the details of the delivery and see if there are any issues preventing deletion.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.