How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO707 - PO cannot be rejected; ordering items are already posted or reserved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO -

• Message number: 707

• Message text: PO cannot be rejected; ordering items are already posted or reserved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO707 - PO cannot be rejected; ordering items are already posted or reserved ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_BAPI_PO707 indicates that a Purchase Order (PO) cannot be rejected because the ordering items have already been posted or reserved. This typically occurs when there are financial transactions or inventory movements associated with the items in the purchase order, making it impossible to reject the order without addressing these transactions first.
  Cause:
  
  Goods Receipt (GR) Posted: If goods have already been received against the purchase order, the system will not allow the PO to be rejected.
  Invoice Receipt (IR) Posted: If an invoice has been posted against the purchase order, it cannot be rejected.
  Reservations: If there are reservations made for the items in the PO, it will prevent the rejection.
  Stock Movements: Any stock movements related to the items in the PO can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Goods Receipt: 
  
  Use transaction code MB03 to check if a goods receipt has been posted against the PO. If so, you may need to reverse the goods receipt using MBST (Cancel Goods Movement) if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check for Invoice Receipt:
  
  Use transaction code MIRO to check if an invoice has been posted. If an invoice is present, you may need to reverse it using MR8M (Cancel Invoice Document).
  
  
  
  Check Reservations:
  
  Use transaction code MB22 to check if there are any reservations against the items in the PO. If there are, you may need to delete or change the reservations.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Movements:
  
  Review any stock movements related to the PO using transaction code MB51 to see if there are any movements that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about reversing any transactions, consult with your finance or inventory management team to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction ME22N: 
  
  If the PO is still in a state that allows changes, you can try to change the status of the PO instead of rejecting it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB03: Display Goods Receipt
  MBST: Cancel Goods Movement
  MIRO: Invoice Verification
  MR8M: Cancel Invoice Document
  MB22: Change Reservation
  MB51: Material Document List
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed procedures on handling purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoice verification.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the actions required to reverse or change the transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.