How To Fix MM326 - There are still open purchase order items or scheduling agreements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 326

• Message text: There are still open purchase order items or scheduling agreements

What causes this issue?

You wanted to change the valuation class or the profit center. However,
open purchase order items or
<DS:GLOS.3526C014AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>scheduling agreements</> still
exist for the material. This can result in inconsistencies if goods
receipts and invoice receipts are posted for the corresponding purchase
order items.
<ZH>Note</>
This message or the setting in Customizing for this message (see below)
is also relevant if the
<DS:GLOS.3526C022AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material type</> of a material
is changed and if the new material type requires another valuation class
to be assigned.

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?

Close these purchase order items and flag them for deletion.

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing for the <LS>Material Master</>, you can define that this
message appears only as a warning. You do this in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMT4>Define Attributes of System Messages</>.
However, first ensure organizationally that further processing of the
purchase orders cannot result in inconsistencies.
Due to the importance of this message, it still appears as a warning
even if you assign the message type <LS>No message</> to it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM326 - There are still open purchase order items or scheduling agreements ?

  The SAP error message MM326 indicates that there are still open purchase order items or scheduling agreements that prevent certain actions from being completed. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or change a purchase order (PO) or scheduling agreement that has outstanding items or commitments.
  Cause:
  
  Open Purchase Order Items: The purchase order has items that have not been fully received or invoiced. This means that there are still pending deliveries or invoices associated with the PO.
  Open Scheduling Agreements: Similar to purchase orders, scheduling agreements may have open items that are still valid and have not been fulfilled.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the purchase order or scheduling agreement from other documents or processes in the system, such as goods receipts or invoice receipts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM326 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Go to the purchase order or scheduling agreement in question and check for any open items. You can do this by using transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME33L (Display Scheduling Agreement).
  Review the status of each item to see if there are any pending deliveries or invoices.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Open Items:
  
  If there are open items that are no longer needed, you can either complete them (e.g., by receiving the goods or posting the invoice) or cancel them if they are no longer required.
  If you need to cancel an item, ensure that it is permissible based on your organization's policies and that it does not violate any contractual obligations.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME22N (Change Purchase Order) or ME32L (Change Scheduling Agreement) to make necessary changes to the PO or scheduling agreement.
  If you need to delete a PO or scheduling agreement, ensure that all items are closed or canceled first.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure about the status of certain items or the implications of closing them, consult with relevant stakeholders, such as procurement or finance teams.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if there are any dependencies on the purchase order or scheduling agreement from other processes, such as production orders or contracts, and address those as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing purchase orders and scheduling agreements, such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME31L (Create Scheduling Agreement), and ME32L (Change Scheduling Agreement).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing purchase orders and scheduling agreements.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to purchase orders and scheduling agreements in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM326 error and proceed with your intended actions in SAP.