How To Fix RM071 - Cancellation for & because material document exists in document log

RM071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Cancellation for & because material document exists in document log

What causes this issue?

You have branched into the cancellation via the "material document".
The entered material document, however, has already been created with
the backflush function from release 3.0.

System Response

The system swiches to the cancellation automatically via &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM071 - Cancellation for & because material document exists in document log ?

  The SAP error message RM071, which states "Cancellation for & because material document exists in document log," typically occurs when you attempt to cancel a transaction (like a goods movement or a material document) that cannot be canceled because there are existing material documents associated with it. This is a common issue in inventory management and logistics processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Material Documents: The primary cause of this error is that there are one or more material documents that have been created and are still active in the system. These documents may be linked to the transaction you are trying to cancel.
  Document Log: The document log keeps track of all changes and movements related to materials. If there are entries in this log that reference the document you are trying to cancel, the system will prevent the cancellation to maintain data integrity.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the material document, such