How To Fix SD642 - Document delete error

SD642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Document delete error

What causes this issue?

Error deleting the orginal or an enhancement.

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?

Try to display the document with the transaction
<DS:TRAN.SE61>Authoring environment</> and/or delete the enhancement of
the original document with this transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SD642 - Details

• The SAP error message SD642, which states "Document delete error," typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when there is an issue with deleting a document, such as a sales order, delivery, or billing document. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes of SD642 Error
  
  
  Document Locking: The document you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if the document is currently being processed or if another user is editing it.
  
  
  Dependencies: The document may have dependencies or linked documents that prevent it from being deleted. For example, if there are open deliveries or invoices related to the sales order, the system will not allow deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the document may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the delete operation.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent the deletion