How To Fix ME746 - Delivery costs already settled (Function not possible)

ME746 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 746

• Message text: Delivery costs already settled (Function not possible)

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to delete a purchase order item for which settlement
has not yet been effected for the relevant goods but delivery costs
have already been incurred. In this case, the item cannot be deleted.

System Response

The delete operation will not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Please cancel the delivery cost invoice(s) or effect settlement for the
goods as well.
Detailed information on the deletability of a PO item is available in
Note 401318 under 'Documents are not deleted or the LOEKZ is not set'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME746 - Delivery costs already settled (Function not possible) ?

  The SAP error message ME746 ("Delivery costs already settled (Function not possible)") typically occurs in the context of logistics and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with delivery costs and invoice verification. This error indicates that the delivery costs associated with a particular purchase order or delivery have already been settled in the system, and therefore, further processing related to those costs is not possible.
  Causes:
  
  Settlement Already Completed: The most common cause is that the delivery costs have already been settled in a previous transaction, such as an invoice verification or settlement process.
  Incorrect Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for further changes or processing.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict further processing of settled costs.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on settled documents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Settlement Status: Verify the status of the delivery costs.