How To Fix WB2B161 - Item &1 can no longer be deleted (delivery performed)

WB2B161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Item &1 can no longer be deleted (delivery performed)

What causes this issue?

The item cannot be deleted because a delivery/inbound delivery has
already occurred.

System Response

The system does not delete the item.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entries.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WB2B161 - Details

• The SAP error message WB2B161 indicates that an item in a sales order or delivery cannot be deleted because a delivery has already been performed for that item. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes where items are linked to deliveries, and once a delivery is created, the system restricts modifications to ensure data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the item you are trying to delete has already been processed in a delivery. Once a delivery is created and confirmed, the system locks the item to prevent any changes that could affect the delivery and subsequent processes, such as billing and inventory management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Check Delivery Status: Verify if the delivery for the item has been completed. If it has, you cannot delete the item directly from the sales order or delivery.
  
  
  Reverse Delivery: If you need