How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_E251 - Payment order cannot be deleted due to tech status &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_E -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Payment order cannot be deleted due to tech status &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E251 - Payment order cannot be deleted due to tech status &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_E251 indicates that a payment order cannot be deleted due to its technical status. This error typically arises in the context of payment processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with payment orders in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to delete a payment order that is in a technical status that does not allow for deletion. Common reasons for this include:
  
  The payment order has already been processed or executed.
  The payment order is in a status that is locked for deletion (e.g., it may be marked as "completed" or "posted").
  There may be dependencies or linked transactions that prevent the deletion of the payment order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Payment Order:
  
  Use transaction codes like F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check the status of the payment order.
  Identify the current technical status of the payment order.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependent transactions that are preventing the deletion. For example, if the payment order is linked to an invoice that has already been paid, you may need to reverse or adjust that transaction first.
  
  
  
  Change the Status:
  
  If the payment order is in a status that allows for changes but not deletion, you may need to change its status to a more appropriate one (if applicable) before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling payment orders and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110, FBL1N, and FB03 (Display Document) to navigate through payment orders and their statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to payment order processing that may provide additional insights or solutions for similar issues.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete payment orders, as restrictions may be in place based on user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.