How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS038 - PReq &1, item &2, (&3) was deleted with the online transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: PReq &1, item &2, (&3) was deleted with the online transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS038 - PReq &1, item &2, (&3) was deleted with the online transaction ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM_OPEN_DOCS038 indicates that a Purchase Requisition (PReq) has been deleted through an online transaction. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action on a Purchase Requisition that has already been deleted. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The Purchase Requisition was deleted by another user or process while you were trying to access it.
  There was a mistake in the transaction where the requisition was unintentionally deleted.
  The system is trying to access a document that no longer exists in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Deletion: Check if the Purchase Requisition (PReq) and its specific item are indeed deleted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME53N for display) and entering the PReq number to see if it exists.
  
  
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