How To Fix VH517 - Delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH517 - Delete ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VH517 related to deletion:
  
  SAP Error Message: VH517
  Message Text:
  
  Delete not possible: Document is referenced in another document.
  
  Cause
  The error message VH517 occurs when you try to delete a document (such as a delivery document, billing document, or material document) that is still referenced by another document in the system. SAP prevents deletion to maintain data consistency and integrity because the document you want to delete is linked or referenced by other documents.
  For example:  
  
  A delivery document might be referenced by a billing document.  
  A material document might be referenced by a goods movement or invoice document.  
  A sales order might be referenced by a delivery or billing document.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  SAP uses document flow to track relationships between documents.  
  If a document is referenced downstream or upstream, deleting it could cause inconsistencies in inventory, billing, or accounting.  
  Therefore, SAP blocks deletion until all referencing documents are deleted or the references are removed.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve
  
  
  Check Document Flow:
  
  Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Delivery), VF03 (Display Billing Document), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the document flow and identify which documents reference the one you want to delete.
  
  
  Delete Referencing Documents First:  
  
  Identify all documents that reference the document you want to delete.  
  Delete or reverse those referencing documents first, if business processes allow.
  
  
  
  Reverse or Cancel Documents:  
  
  If deletion is not possible, consider reversing or canceling the referencing documents using appropriate transactions (e.g., VF11 for billing document cancellation).
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements or User Exits:  
  
  Sometimes, custom code or user exits may add additional checks or references. Review these if standard SAP checks do not explain the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VL02N / VL03N (Delivery)  
  VF02 / VF03 (Billing Document)  
  MB03 (Material Document)  
  VA02 / VA03 (Sales Order)  
  
  
  
  SAP Tables:  
  
  VBFA (Document Flow) — to check document references.  
  VBRK / VBRP (Billing Document Header/Item)  
  LIKP / LIPS (Delivery Document Header/Item)  
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to VH517 for specific scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Document cannot be deleted because it is referenced by another document.
  
  
  Effect
  Deletion blocked to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and delete or reverse referencing documents first. Check document flow.
  
  
  Tools
  VL03N, VF03, VA03, VBFA table for document flow analysis.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific document type or transaction where you encountered VH517, I can help with more tailored steps.