How To Fix PK143 - Not possible to cancel (Inbound delivery & must be cancelled first)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Not possible to cancel (Inbound delivery & must be cancelled first)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK143 - Not possible to cancel (Inbound delivery & must be cancelled first) ?

  The SAP error message PK143 indicates that there is an issue with canceling a process related to an inbound delivery. Specifically, it means that the inbound delivery must be canceled before you can proceed with the cancellation of the related document or process.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to cancel a goods movement or a related document (like a purchase order or a production order) that is linked to an inbound delivery that has not been canceled yet.
  The system enforces a sequence of operations, and the inbound delivery must be in a canceled state before you can cancel the associated document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Inbound Delivery: Determine which inbound delivery is linked to the document you are trying to cancel. You can usually find this information in the document flow or by checking the related documents.
  
  
  Cancel the Inbound Delivery:
  
  Navigate to the transaction for managing inbound deliveries (e.g., VL32N for changing inbound deliveries).
  Enter the inbound delivery number and check its status.
  If it is not already canceled, proceed to cancel it. This may involve selecting the appropriate cancellation option in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Retry the Cancellation: Once the inbound delivery has been successfully canceled, you can go back to the original document and attempt to cancel it again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to inbound deliveries include:
  
  VL31N: Create Inbound Delivery
  VL32N: Change Inbound Delivery
  VL33N: Display Inbound Delivery
  
  
  Document Flow: Use the document flow feature in SAP to trace the relationship between the inbound delivery and the document you are trying to cancel.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to cancel inbound deliveries and related documents.
  Consult Documentation: If you continue to face issues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK143 error and successfully cancel the necessary documents in your SAP system.