How To Fix V1489 - Item &1 cannot be deleted because of subsequent document &2

V1489 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Item &1 cannot be deleted because of subsequent document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1489 - Item &1 cannot be deleted because of subsequent document &2 ?

  The SAP error message V1489 indicates that an item (typically a line item in a sales document) cannot be deleted because there is a subsequent document that references it. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents, where the integrity of the data must be maintained.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There is a subsequent document (like a delivery or invoice) that has been created based on the item you are trying to delete.
  The system prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity and ensure that all related documents remain consistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Subsequent Documents:
  
  Identify the subsequent document that is causing the issue. You can do this by checking the document flow in the sales order or related transaction.
  Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) to view the document flow and see which documents are linked to