How To Fix VK342 - Statistics correction is not possible. (There are still open documents.)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Statistics correction is not possible. (There are still open documents.)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK342 - Statistics correction is not possible. (There are still open documents.) ?

  The SAP error message VK342, which states "Statistics correction is not possible. (There are still open documents.)", typically occurs in the context of inventory management or sales and distribution when attempting to perform a statistics correction for a material that has open documents associated with it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when there are open purchase orders, sales orders, or stock transfer orders that reference the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  
  Open Documents: The primary cause of this error is the presence of open documents that are linked to the material for which you are trying to perform a statistics correction. These documents could be:
  
  Open purchase orders
  Open sales orders
  Open stock transfer orders
  Open production orders
  Any other documents that affect inventory or sales statistics
  
  
  
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that prevents changes, such as being locked for certain operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK342 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Open Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME2N (for purchase orders), VA05 (for sales orders), or MB51 (for material documents) to identify any open documents related to the material.
  
  
  
  Close or Process Open Documents:
  
  If possible, close or process the open documents. This may involve:
  
  Completing or canceling open purchase orders or sales orders.
  Processing stock transfers or production orders.
  If the documents are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving them.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not in a restricted status that would prevent corrections. You can check the material master data using transaction MM03.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code MCSI:
  
  If you are trying to perform a statistics correction, you can use transaction MCSI (Inventory Controlling) to check the status of the material and see if there are any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Support Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  ME2N (Display Purchase Orders)
  VA05 (List of Sales Orders)
  MB51 (Material Document List)
  MCSI (Inventory Controlling)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and sales and distribution for best practices on handling open documents and statistics corrections.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VK342 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.