How To Fix WB2B070 - The document can no longer be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 070

• Message text: The document can no longer be deleted

What causes this issue?

A follow-on document already exists for this trading contract.

System Response

The contract cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the items can still be canceled, and cancel them, if
necessary/possible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B070 - The document can no longer be deleted ?

  The SAP error message WB2B070, which states "The document can no longer be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a document that is no longer eligible for deletion due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document may have already been processed or posted, making it non-deletable. For example, if it has been included in a financial posting or has been referenced by other documents, it cannot be deleted.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types in SAP have restrictions on deletion based on business rules or configurations.
  Dependencies: The document may have dependencies or links to other documents (e.g., invoices, purchase orders) that prevent its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the document.
  System Settings: Configuration settings in the SAP system may prevent the deletion of certain documents based on business processes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: