How To Fix MSR_MM025 - Item has follow up documents. Deletion not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_MM - MSR: Message class for MSR orders

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Item has follow up documents. Deletion not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_MM025 - Item has follow up documents. Deletion not possible. ?

  The SAP error message MSR_MM025 indicates that a specific item cannot be deleted because it has follow-up documents associated with it. This typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you attempt to delete a material document, purchase order, or other related documents that have subsequent transactions linked to them.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  There are follow-up documents such as invoices, goods receipts, or other transactions that reference the item you are trying to delete.
  The item is part of a process that has already been completed or is in progress, making it impossible to delete without first addressing the dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Follow-Up Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check for any follow-up documents related to the item.
  You can also use the report MB51 to list material documents and see if there are any transactions linked to the item.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any invoices, goods receipts, or other documents that are dependent on the item.
  If there are follow-up documents, you will need to either reverse or delete those documents first, depending on your business process.
  
  
  
  Reverse or Delete Follow-Up Documents:
  
  If applicable, reverse the follow-up documents. For example, if there is a goods receipt, you may need to perform a goods issue to reverse it.
  If the follow-up documents can be deleted, ensure that you have the necessary permissions and follow the correct procedures to delete them.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Ensure that there are no open transactions or processes that are still referencing the item. This may include open purchase orders or contracts.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the follow-up documents or how to proceed, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague who is knowledgeable about the MM module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB03: Display Material Document
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MB51: Material Document List
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MIRO: Invoice Verification
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling material documents and follow-up transactions.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete or reverse documents in the SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.