How To Fix SO046 - Reply required - cannot be deleted

SO046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Reply required - cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a document with the attribute <ZK>Reply required
</>. You have to reply to the document before you can delete it.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Reply to the document with <LS>Document -> Reply</> or <LS>Reply
w/reference</> and then delete it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO046 - Reply required - cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SO046, which states "Reply required - cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with sales orders, quotations, or similar documents. This error indicates that there is a reply or response associated with the document that must be addressed before the document can be deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Replies: The document has open replies or follow-up actions that need to be resolved. This could be related to customer inquiries, confirmations, or other communications that are still pending.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion until certain conditions are met (e.g., it may be in a status awaiting a response).
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce this rule to ensure that all communications are handled before a document is deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Open Replies: Review the document