How To Fix /PRA/PN057 - At least one PPN is in a VL Doc; will be ignored unless set to disregard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PN -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: At least one PPN is in a VL Doc; will be ignored unless set to disregard

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/PN057 - At least one PPN is in a VL Doc; will be ignored unless set to disregard ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/PN057 indicates that at least one Product Planning Number (PPN) is associated with a Vendor Logistics (VL) document. This means that the system is preventing certain actions because the PPN is linked to a VL document, which could lead to inconsistencies or data integrity issues if ignored.
  Cause:
  
  PPN Association: The PPN you are trying to process is currently linked to a VL document. This could be due to ongoing transactions or processes that involve the PPN.
  Data Integrity: SAP is designed to maintain data integrity, and this error is a safeguard to prevent changes that could disrupt existing processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check VL Document: Review the VL document associated with the PPN. Determine if the document is still relevant or if it can be closed or modified.
  Disregard Setting: If you are certain that you want to proceed despite the association, you may need to set the system to disregard the PPN in the context of the current operation. This usually involves changing a setting in the transaction or configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific instructions on how to set the disregard option.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like SE11 for data dictionary, SE16 for table display) to investigate the PPN and VL document relationships.
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the implications of disregarding the PPN, it may be best to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Product Planning and Vendor Logistics, such as:
  
  MD04 (Stock/Requirements List)
  VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery)
  VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to PPNs and VL documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and proceed with your SAP operations effectively.