How To Fix VR102 - Selected document is a source document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Selected document is a source document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR102 - Selected document is a source document ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VR102 - Selected document is a source document:
  
  SAP Error Message: VR102
  Text: Selected document is a source document
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR102 occurs when you try to perform an operation on a document that is already used as a source document in a subsequent process or transaction. In SAP, certain documents serve as source documents for others (e.g., a billing document created from a delivery document, or a payment document created from an invoice). The system prevents changes or certain actions on these source documents to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  For example, if you try to cancel or change a billing document that has already been used as a source for a subsequent accounting document or credit memo, SAP will issue this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When attempting to reverse or change a document that has dependent documents created from it.
  When trying to delete or modify a document that is referenced as a source in another transaction.
  During billing, payment, or invoice processing where document flow integrity is enforced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Flow:
  
  Use transaction codes like VF03 (Display Billing Document) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the document flow and identify subsequent documents created from the source document.
  
  
  Reverse or Delete Subsequent Documents First:
  
  If you need to change or delete the source document, you must first reverse or delete all dependent documents that reference it.
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Ensure you are using the appropriate transaction for the intended action. For example, use cancellation transactions designed for the document type.
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If unsure about the impact of reversing or deleting documents, consult with your SAP functional consultant or business process owner to understand the business implications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Flow: SAP maintains a document flow to track relationships between documents. This ensures traceability and prevents inconsistencies.
  Common Transactions to Check Document Flow:  
  
  VA03 - Display Sales Order  
  VL03N - Display Delivery  
  VF03 - Display Billing Document  
  FB03 - Display Accounting Document  
  
  
  Reversal Transactions:  
  
  VF11 - Cancel Billing Document  
  FB08 - Reverse Accounting Document  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes, specific SAP Notes may address nuances related to this error in certain modules or versions.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempting to change or delete a document that is already used as a source document for another document.
  Solution: Identify and reverse/delete all dependent documents before modifying the source document.
  Check: Document flow to understand dependencies.
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or scenario where you encountered this error, I can help with more tailored guidance.