How To Fix MM_PUR_SES045 - Approval of SES cannot be revoked as goods receipt cannot be canceled


MM_PUR_SES045 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

  • Message number: 045

  • Message text: Approval of SES cannot be revoked as goods receipt cannot be canceled

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  • What causes this issue?

    Whenever you approve a service entry sheet, a goods receipt document is
    created by the system. If you want to revoke the approval of the service
    entry sheet, the goods receipt must be canceled by the system. If this
    is not possible, the approval of the service entry cannot be revoked.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES045 - Approval of SES cannot be revoked as goods receipt cannot be canceled ?
    The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES045 indicates that an attempt was made to revoke the approval of a Service Entry Sheet (SES), but this action cannot be completed because the associated goods receipt (GR) cannot be canceled. This situation typically arises in the context of procurement and service management within SAP.
    
    Cause: Goods Receipt Already Posted: The most common reason for this error is that a goods receipt has already been posted against the service entry sheet. Once a goods receipt is posted, it creates a financial commitment and inventory record that cannot be easily reversed. Dependencies on Financial Transactions: If there are financial transactions or accounting entries that depend on the goods receipt, SAP will prevent the cancellation to maintain data integrity. Approval Workflow: The SES may be part of an approval workflow, and if the goods receipt is already processed, the system will not allow revocation of the SES approval.
    Solution: Check Goods Receipt Status:

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