How To Fix V1597 - Delete purchase order &1 and item &2 first

V1597 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 597

• Message text: Delete purchase order &1 and item &2 first

What causes this issue?

You can only reject an order item in third-party order processing once
the purchase order item has been deleted. When you delete it, you should
also ensure that the supplier delivers the goods directly to the
customer if the order has not been rejected.
If you cannot delete the purchase order, then you should not reject the
sales order because the goods have probably reached the customer and
should then be billed. At this point, the customer can no longer reject
the order item.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

V1597 - Details

• The SAP error message V1597, which states "Delete purchase order &1 and item &2 first," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action on a purchase order (PO) or its item that cannot be completed because the system requires that the PO or item be deleted first. This error is often encountered in the context of managing purchase orders, especially when attempting to delete or change related documents or data.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Existing Dependencies: The purchase order or item you are trying to modify or delete has dependencies, such as linked documents (e.g., goods receipts, invoices) that need to be addressed first.
  Status of the Purchase Order: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow for deletion or modification (e.g., it may be completed or already processed).
  System Constraints: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may prevent the deletion of