How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR004 - Cannot delete the existing messages. Contact your system administrator

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cannot delete the existing messages. Contact your system administrator

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MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR004 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR004 ("Cannot delete the existing messages. Contact your system administrator") typically occurs in the context of purchasing and materials management when there are existing messages or documents that are preventing the deletion of a particular entry, such as a purchase order or a purchasing document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Messages: The error indicates that there are existing messages (e.g., purchase order messages, delivery messages) associated with the document you are trying to delete. These messages may be related to the document's status or other dependencies.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for deletion, such as being processed or having been referenced in other transactions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the messages or the document.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that prevent the deletion of certain messages.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Messages: Review the messages