How To Fix JIT00150 - Vendor &1 is being actively used and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JIT00 - JIT: Messages for JIT Process

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Vendor &1 is being actively used and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JIT00150 - Vendor &1 is being actively used and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message JIT00150 indicates that a vendor (in this case, represented by &1) is currently in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when there are existing transactions or references associated with the vendor in the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Open Purchase Orders: The vendor may have open purchase orders that are still active.
  Outstanding Invoices: There could be invoices that have not been fully processed or cleared.
  Contracts: The vendor might be linked to existing contracts that are still valid.
  Active Deliveries: There may be deliveries or goods receipts associated with the vendor.
  Master Data Dependencies: Other master data (like materials or services) may still reference the vendor.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the vendor.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Open Transactions: Review all open purchase orders, contracts, and invoices associated with the vendor. You can use transaction codes like ME2N (Purchase Orders by Vendor) or ME3N (Contracts by Vendor) to find related documents.
  Clear Outstanding Items: If there are outstanding invoices or purchase orders, resolve them by either completing the transactions or deleting them if they are no longer needed.
  Remove References: Ensure that there are no active references to the vendor in other master data records. This may include materials, services, or other related entities.
  Change Vendor Status: If you cannot delete the vendor, consider changing its status to inactive instead. This can be done in the vendor master data (transaction code XK02).
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you are unsure about the dependencies or how to resolve them, consult with your IT department or SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  ME2N: Display Purchase Orders by Vendor
  ME3N: Display Contracts by Vendor
  
  
  Authorization Issues: If you suspect that authorization might be an issue, check with your SAP security team to ensure you have the necessary permissions to delete or modify vendor records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on vendor management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.