How To Fix RFM_ALIGNMENT063 - You cannot nullify the alignment for PO items with follow-on documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_ALIGNMENT -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: You cannot nullify the alignment for PO items with follow-on documents

What causes this issue?

You are trying to nullify the alignment for purchase order items with
follow-on documents for the item or one of its VAS items.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can nullify the alignment for a purchase order item if no follow-on
document exists for the item or one of its VAS items.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT063 - You cannot nullify the alignment for PO items with follow-on documents ?

  The SAP error message RFM_ALIGNMENT063 indicates that you are trying to nullify the alignment for purchase order (PO) items that have follow-on documents. This typically occurs in scenarios where there are subsequent documents related to the purchase order, such as goods receipts, invoices, or other financial postings that depend on the original PO.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system prevents the nullification of alignment for PO items that have already been processed through follow-on documents. This is a safeguard to maintain data integrity and ensure that financial and inventory records remain consistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Follow-On Documents: Identify any follow-on documents associated with the PO items in question. This can include:
  
  Goods receipts (GR)
  Invoices (MIRO)
  Any other related documents
  
  
  
  Reverse or Delete Follow-On Documents: If it is appropriate and permissible within your business process, you may need to reverse or delete the follow-on documents before attempting to nullify