How To Fix NAA160 - Item &2 from purchasing document &1 is deleted (update with errors)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Item &2 from purchasing document &1 is deleted (update with errors)

What causes this issue?

Item &V2& of purchasing document &V1& is deleted (deletion indicator is
set).
The business volume is not updated due to deleted purchase order items.
However, business volume data was updated for the item available.
Business volume and provisions for accrued income for deleted document
items are, however, only updated from goods receipt and/or invoice
verification documents. Generally, all documents have been canceled, so
the updates should cancel themselves.

System Response

The update will not be carried out again in the setup of statistical
data. The update is canceled.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, check the system data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA160 - Item &2 from purchasing document &1 is deleted (update with errors) ?

  The SAP error message NAA160 indicates that an item from a purchasing document has been deleted, and there was an attempt to update the document that resulted in errors. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents such as purchase orders or contracts when the system tries to process an item that no longer exists in the document.
  Cause:
  
  Item Deletion: The item referenced in the error message has been deleted from the purchasing document. This could happen due to manual deletion by a user or as part of a process that removes items based on certain conditions.
  Update Issues: The system attempted to update the purchasing document, but since the item is deleted, it cannot complete the update successfully.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the purchasing document is stored, leading to this error when the system tries to access the deleted item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the purchasing document in question. Ensure that the document is not in a state that prevents updates (e.g., it should not be locked or in a completed state).
  Review Deletion: If the item was deleted intentionally, ensure that the deletion was appropriate and that the document can still function without that item. If it was deleted by mistake, you may need to restore the item or recreate it.
  Recreate the Item: If the item is essential for the purchasing document, consider recreating the item in the document and then attempting the update again.
  Check for Related Errors: Look for any other error messages or logs that might provide additional context about why the update failed.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. There may be patches or updates available that address this specific error.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to investigate the purchasing document.
  Change Logs: Review change logs for the purchasing document to see when and why the item was deleted.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the update has the necessary authorizations to modify the purchasing document.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the NAA160 error in SAP.