How To Fix PUR_SALESORDER001 - No cancellation - follow-up documents exists

PUR_SALESORDER001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PUR_SALESORDER - Web Services Purchasing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No cancellation - follow-up documents exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PUR_SALESORDER001 - No cancellation - follow-up documents exists ?

  The SAP error message PUR_SALESORDER001 indicates that a cancellation of a sales order cannot be processed because there are follow-up documents that exist for that sales order. This typically means that there are subsequent documents, such as delivery documents, billing documents, or other related transactions that are linked to the sales order, preventing its cancellation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Follow-up Documents: The most common cause is that there are follow-up documents (like deliveries or invoices) that have been created based on the sales order. SAP does not allow the cancellation of a sales order if it has been referenced in subsequent transactions.
  Status of the Sales Order: The sales order may be in a status that does not allow for cancellation, such as being partially delivered or invoiced.
  Document Flow: The document flow in SAP shows the relationship between the sales order and its follow-up documents. If any of these documents are still open or not fully