How To Fix OE871 - No deletion of old deliv. for order & pos &. Missing related pos. in IDoc

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 871

• Message text: No deletion of old deliv. for order & pos &. Missing related pos. in IDoc

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE871 - No deletion of old deliv. for order & pos &. Missing related pos. in IDoc ?

  The SAP error message OE871 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of old delivery documents for a specific order and position. This error typically arises in the context of IDoc processing, particularly when dealing with outbound deliveries and order management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Related Position: The error message specifically mentions "Missing related pos. in IDoc," which suggests that the IDoc being processed does not contain the necessary information for the related position in the order. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete data in the IDoc.
  The IDoc may not have been generated correctly, leading to missing segments or fields.
  The order or delivery may have been modified or deleted in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the system, such as:
  
  The order or delivery has been archived or deleted.
  The order status does not allow for the deletion of the delivery.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the deletion of deliveries under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Data: Review the IDoc that triggered the error. Ensure that it contains all the necessary segments and fields, particularly those related to the order and delivery positions. You can use transaction WE02 or WE05 to analyze the IDoc.
  
  
  Verify Order and Delivery Status: Check the status of the order and delivery in the SAP system. Ensure that they are in a state that allows for deletion. You can use transaction VA03 (for sales orders) or VL03N (for deliveries) to check their status.
  
  
  Correct Data Issues: If you find that the IDoc is missing data or if the order/delivery has been modified, you may need to correct the data in the IDoc or the order/delivery itself.
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc: After correcting any issues, you may need to reprocess the IDoc. This can be done using transaction BD87 or by using the appropriate IDoc processing function.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the configuration settings in your system.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If necessary, review the configuration settings related to IDoc processing and delivery management to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific IDoc types being used for the delivery and order processing (e.g., DESADV for delivery).
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes such as WE02, WE05, VA03, VL03N, and BD87 for monitoring and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  
  If you continue to experience difficulties, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.