How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF233 - Items in the collective numbering process cannot be removed

WRF_PRC_POHF233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Items in the collective numbering process cannot be removed

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WRF_PRC_POHF233 - Details

• The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF233, which states "Items in the collective numbering process cannot be removed," typically occurs in the context of handling purchase orders or related documents in SAP's Materials Management (MM) module. This error indicates that there are items that are currently being processed in a collective numbering process, and as such, they cannot be removed or deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Collective Numbering Process: The error arises when items are part of a collective numbering process, which is often used for managing multiple items or documents together. This process may involve generating a unique identifier for a group of items, and once this process is initiated, the items are locked for changes.
  Document Status: The items may be in a status that does not allow for removal, such as being in a "processed" or "completed" state.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other documents or processes that prevent the removal of these