How To Fix WB2B376 - Item &1 can no longer be deleted (invoice verification documents exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Item &1 can no longer be deleted (invoice verification documents exist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B376 - Item &1 can no longer be deleted (invoice verification documents exist) ?

  The SAP error message WB2B376 indicates that an item cannot be deleted because there are invoice verification documents associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with purchase orders and their related invoices.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the item you are trying to delete has already been referenced in an invoice verification document. This means that the system has recorded financial transactions related to that item, and deleting it would disrupt the integrity of the financial data.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Invoice Verification Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MIRO (Invoice Verification) to check if there are any invoice documents linked to the item you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Reverse or Delete Invoice Documents:
  
  If you find that there are invoice documents associated with the item, you may need to reverse or delete those documents first. This can be done using transaction MR8M (Cancel Invoice Document) for invoice documents.
  
  
  
  Delete Related Purchase Order Items:
  
  If the invoice documents are no longer needed, and you have reversed them, you can then proceed to delete the purchase order item using transaction ME22N (Change Purchase Order).
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about reversing or deleting invoice documents, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or documents that might be preventing the deletion of the item.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  MB03: Display Material Document
  MIRO: Invoice Verification
  MR8M: Cancel Invoice Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or additional guidance provided by SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to invoice verification and purchase order management for a deeper understanding of how these processes interact.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WB2B376 error and successfully delete the item if it is appropriate to do so.