How To Fix SLS_LORD168 - Material ID cannot be changed due to reference document

SLS_LORD168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Material ID cannot be changed due to reference document

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SLS_LORD168 - Details

• The SAP error message SLS_LORD168 indicates that a material ID cannot be changed because it is linked to a reference document. This typically occurs in scenarios where the material is involved in transactions or documents that prevent modifications to its ID.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reference Documents: The material is referenced in other documents such as sales orders, purchase orders, production orders, or inventory documents. These references create dependencies that prevent changes to the material ID.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes do not lead to inconsistencies in the system. Changing a material ID that is in use could lead to issues in reporting, tracking, and inventory management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify References: Use transaction codes like SE16N or SE11 to check the database tables for any references to the material ID. Common tables to check include:
  
  MARA (General Material Data)
  MARC (Plant Data for Material)
  EKKO (Purchasing Document Header)
  EKPO (Purchasing Document Item)
  VBAK (Sales Document: Header Data)
  VBAP (Sales