How To Fix V2151 - Item & cannot be deleted, as WIP is available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Item & cannot be deleted, as WIP is available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2151 - Item & cannot be deleted, as WIP is available ?

  The SAP error message V2151 indicates that an item cannot be deleted because there is Work in Progress (WIP) associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of production orders or manufacturing processes where costs have been incurred, and the system prevents the deletion of items that have financial implications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Work in Progress (WIP): The primary reason for this error is that the item you are trying to delete has WIP associated with it. WIP represents costs that have been incurred for production but have not yet been settled or fully accounted for.
  Open Production Orders: If there are open production orders that include the item, it may also prevent deletion.
  Accounting Entries: If there are accounting entries related to the item, it cannot be deleted until those entries are resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V2151 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check WIP Status: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items)