How To Fix L5084 - Ref. documents cannot be deleted due to the group status

L5084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L5 - LVS multiple processing

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Ref. documents cannot be deleted due to the group status

What causes this issue?

The status of the <GL:group>group</> does not allow the deletion of a
reference document.

How to fix this error?

Check the status of the reference number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L5084 - Ref. documents cannot be deleted due to the group status ?

  The SAP error message L5084 indicates that reference documents cannot be deleted due to the group status. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics, where certain documents are linked to a group of transactions or items that are not in a status that allows for deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Group Status: The error usually arises when the reference documents are part of a group that has a status preventing deletion. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The group is still open for processing.
  There are subsequent documents or transactions that depend on the reference documents.
  The group status is set to a level that prohibits deletion (e.g., "Completed" or "Locked").
  
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the reference documents that need to be resolved before deletion can occur. For example, if there are open purchase orders, deliveries, or invoices linked to the reference documents, they must be addressed first.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Group Status: