How To Fix /SPE/RET118 - Unprocessed returns ASNs exist for RMA number &1 with quantity &2 &3

/SPE/RET118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/RET -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Unprocessed returns ASNs exist for RMA number &1 with quantity &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/RET118 - Unprocessed returns ASNs exist for RMA number &1 with quantity &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/RET118 indicates that there are unprocessed Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) associated with a specific RMA number. This error typically arises in the context of handling returns in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with Advanced Shipping Notifications (ASNs) related to returns.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There are outstanding ASNs that have not been processed for the specified RMA number.
  The system is trying to perform an operation (like processing a return or creating a new RMA) that conflicts with existing unprocessed ASNs.
  The quantity specified in the error message indicates that there are items that need to be addressed before proceeding.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing ASNs: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (such as VL03N for displaying deliveries) and check for any ASNs related to the RMA number mentioned in the error message.
  Identify the status of these ASNs and see if they are still