How To Fix WG074 - PO external document &, document & will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 074

• Message text: PO external document &, document & will be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG074 - PO external document &, document & will be deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WG074:
  
  SAP Error Message: WG074
  Message Text:
  
  PO external document &, document & will be deleted
  
  1. Cause
  This message typically appears in the context of workflow processing related to Purchase Orders (POs). The message indicates that an external document linked to a PO is about to be deleted. The placeholders & represent the external document number and the PO document number.
  Possible causes include:
  
  The external document linked to the PO is being removed or invalidated.
  A workflow step or user action triggers the deletion of the external document.
  The PO is being changed or deleted, and as a result, the associated external document is also deleted.
  The system is cleaning up or synchronizing document links, and the external document is no longer valid or required.
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  Verify the external document: Check the external document number and PO number mentioned in the message to understand which document is being deleted.
  Check workflow logs: Review the workflow logs to see why the deletion is triggered. It might be part of a workflow step or a user action.
  Review PO changes: If the PO is being changed or deleted, confirm that deleting the external document is expected and does not cause data inconsistencies.
  User confirmation: If this message appears as a warning or information, confirm with the user or process owner whether the deletion is intended.
  Restore if necessary: If the deletion was accidental, restore the external document or recreate the link.
  Check customizing: Review any custom logic or user exits that might trigger deletion of external documents during PO processing.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)  
  ME22N (Change Purchase Order)  
  SWI1 (Workflow log)  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  EKKO (Purchase Order Header)  
  EKPO (Purchase Order Item)  
  Related external document tables depending on the integration (e.g., document management system links)
  
  
  Workflow:  
  
  The message is often part of a workflow step that manages document attachments or external references.
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to WG074 or external document handling in POs.
  
  
  User Roles:  
  
  Ensure users have appropriate authorizations to delete or modify external documents linked to POs.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  External document linked to PO is being deleted due to workflow or PO changes.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify document and PO, check workflow logs, confirm deletion intent, restore if accidental.
  
  
  Related
  Workflow logs (SWI1), PO transactions (ME22N/ME23N), SAP Notes, authorization checks.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where this message appears, I can help with more specific guidance.