How To Fix SD124 - The document was not deleted

SD124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 124

• Message text: The document was not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD124 - The document was not deleted ?

  The SAP error message SD124 ("The document was not deleted") typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when there is an attempt to delete a document (such as a sales order, delivery, or billing document) that cannot be deleted due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the document has already been processed (e.g., delivered, invoiced), it cannot be deleted.
  Dependencies: There may be dependent documents that are linked to the document you are trying to delete. For instance, if there are deliveries or invoices created from a sales order, the sales order cannot be deleted until those documents are deleted or reversed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the document.
  Custom Logic: There may be custom validations or logic