How To Fix MD03_SYP003 - External planned orders cannot be deleted here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD03_SYP - Message class for package MD03_SYP

• Message number: 003

• Message text: External planned orders cannot be deleted here

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete an external planned order, but this type of planned
orders can only be deleted in the external planning system (SAP
Integrated Business Planning) or by using heuristic <ls>Hand Over
External Planned Orders</> (<lb>/SAPAPO/SYP_CONV_HEU</>) in Advanced
Planning.

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?

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 MD03_SYP003 - External planned orders cannot be deleted here ?

  The SAP error message MD03_SYP003 indicates that external planned orders cannot be deleted in the context you are working in. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules, where planned orders are generated based on external data sources or systems.
  Cause:
  
  External Source: The planned orders in question are likely generated from an external system or interface, which means they are not managed directly within the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete external planned orders.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent the deletion of external planned orders to maintain data integrity or for compliance reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source of Planned Orders: Identify the source of the external planned orders. If they are coming from an external system, you may need to manage them through that system rather than SAP.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to delete planned orders. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or configuration settings related to planned orders to understand if there are specific settings that prevent deletion.
  Use Alternative Methods: If deletion is not possible, consider other methods such as changing the status of the planned orders or marking them for deletion if the system allows it.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or MD05 (Individual Display of MRP List) to analyze planned orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message MD03_SYP003 effectively.