How To Fix MM_PUR_REQN018 - You cannot edit or delete PR &1

MM_PUR_REQN018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_REQN - Purchase Requisition

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You cannot edit or delete PR &1

What causes this issue?

You cannot edit or delete the selected purchase requisition because the
status is one of the following:
Follow on Document Created
In Process
Rejected.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_REQN018 - You cannot edit or delete PR &1 ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_REQN018 indicates that you cannot edit or delete a Purchase Requisition (PR) because it is locked or has been processed in a way that prevents changes. This typically occurs when the PR is already in a status that does not allow modifications, such as being converted into a Purchase Order (PO) or being part of a release strategy.
  Causes:
  
  PR Status: The Purchase Requisition may have been converted into a Purchase Order, making it non-editable.
  Release Strategy: The PR might be under a release strategy, and it has already been released, preventing further changes.
  Locking Mechanism: The PR could be locked by another user or process, which prevents editing or deletion.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on editing or deleting after a certain point in the workflow.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check PR Status: Verify the status of the Purchase Requisition. If it has been converted to a Purchase Order, you will