How To Fix L2051 - Transfer rqmnt is referenced in kanban. Reference is lost when deleted

L2051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L2 - Transfer requirements

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Transfer rqmnt is referenced in kanban. Reference is lost when deleted

What causes this issue?

A <GL:transfer_requirement>transfer requirement</> that was generated
for <GL:Kanban>kanban</> replenishment is recorded in a kanban.
If you delete the transfer requirment in Warehouse Management, the
system also deletes the reference in the kanban. This means that the
system reverses the request for kanban replenishment using the transfer
requirement and deletes the transfer requirement number from the
kanban.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

When necessary, you need to repeat the request for replenishment using
a transfer requirement in a kanban.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L2051 - Transfer rqmnt is referenced in kanban. Reference is lost when deleted ?

  The SAP error message L2051, which states "Transfer requirement is referenced in kanban. Reference is lost when deleted," typically occurs in the context of the Kanban process within SAP's logistics and supply chain management modules. This error indicates that there is a transfer requirement (TR) that is linked to a Kanban container, and if you attempt to delete the TR, it will break the link, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Linked Transfer Requirement: The transfer requirement you are trying to delete is currently being referenced by a Kanban container. This means that the system is enforcing data integrity by preventing the deletion of the TR, as it would lead to inconsistencies in the Kanban process.
  Process Flow: In a typical Kanban process, transfer requirements are used to manage the movement of materials between locations. If a TR is deleted without addressing its references, it could disrupt the flow of materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Kanban Status: Before