How To Fix WAB057 - Distribution items can only be deleted by way of the original item

WAB057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Distribution items can only be deleted by way of the original item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB057 - Distribution items can only be deleted by way of the original item ?

  The SAP error message WAB057 indicates that you are trying to delete a distribution item in a way that is not allowed by the system. This typically occurs in the context of distribution or allocation processes, such as when dealing with billing documents, sales orders, or other transactional data where distribution items are involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Original Item Requirement: In SAP, distribution items are linked to original items. The system enforces that you can only delete a distribution item through the original item it is associated with. This is to maintain data integrity and ensure that the relationships between items are preserved.
  Incorrect Deletion Method: You may be attempting to delete the distribution item directly without referencing the original item, which is not permitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Original Item: Determine which original item the distribution item is associated with. This can usually be found in the document