How To Fix WPOC005 - Follow-on documents already exist for purchase order &, item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPOC - Messages for Package WPOC

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Follow-on documents already exist for purchase order &, item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPOC005 - Follow-on documents already exist for purchase order &, item & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPOC005 - Follow-on documents already exist for purchase order &, item &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an action on a purchase order (PO) or a PO item for which follow-on documents (such as goods receipts, invoices, or delivery documents) have already been created. The system prevents certain changes to the PO because these follow-on documents depend on the original PO data, and changing the PO could lead to inconsistencies.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to delete or change a PO item that already has a goods receipt or invoice posted.
  Trying to change the PO quantity or price after follow-on documents exist.
  Attempting to reverse or cancel a PO item that has subsequent documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Follow-on Documents:
  
  Use transaction ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to review the PO.
  Check the "Purchase Order History" tab for the item to see if goods receipts (GR), invoices, or other follow-on documents exist.
  
  
  
  Adjust Your Process:
  
  If follow-on documents exist, you generally cannot delete or change the PO item directly.
  Instead, you may need to:
  
  Reverse or cancel the follow-on documents first (e.g., cancel the goods receipt using MIGO or the invoice using MIRO reversal).
  After reversing all follow-on documents, you can then change or delete the PO item.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create a Credit Memo or Return:
  
  If the goods receipt or invoice is correct and cannot be reversed, consider creating a credit memo or return delivery to adjust quantities or values.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement/Finance:
  
  Since reversing documents affects inventory and accounting, coordinate with the relevant departments before making changes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  ME22N - Change Purchase Order
  MIGO - Goods Movement (for GR reversal)
  MIRO - Invoice Verification (for invoice reversal)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WPOC005 for any system-specific fixes or patches.
  
  
  
  System Behavior:
  
  This is a standard SAP safeguard to maintain data integrity between purchasing, inventory, and accounting modules.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WPOC005 indicates that follow-on documents exist for the PO item, preventing changes or deletion. To proceed, identify and reverse or adjust the follow-on documents before modifying the purchase order.
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or transaction, feel free to ask!