How To Fix WS090 - Items can no longer be deleted. Only cancellation possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Items can no longer be deleted. Only cancellation possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS090 - Items can no longer be deleted. Only cancellation possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WS090: "Items can no longer be deleted. Only cancellation possible."
  
  Error Message:
  WS090 - Items can no longer be deleted. Only cancellation possible.
  
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs in SAP when you try to delete line items in a document (such as a goods movement, invoice, or service entry sheet) that have already reached a status where deletion is no longer allowed. Instead, the system requires you to perform a cancellation or reversal of the document or item.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The document or item has already been posted or processed in a way that prevents deletion.
  The item has been partially or fully settled, invoiced, or cleared.
  The document is in a status where only cancellation (reversal) is allowed to maintain data integrity and audit trail.
  The business process or configuration enforces that once an item is posted, it cannot be deleted but only reversed.
  
  
  Explanation:
  SAP enforces strict controls on document changes to ensure consistency and traceability. Deleting posted items can lead to inconsistencies in inventory, accounting, or controlling data. Therefore, SAP restricts deletion and instead requires cancellation or reversal, which creates a corresponding document to negate the original posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Perform Cancellation Instead of Deletion:
  
  Use the standard cancellation or reversal transaction for the document type.
  For example:
  
  For material documents: Use MBST (Cancel Material Document).
  For accounting documents: Use FB08 (Cancel Document).
  For service entry sheets: Use the cancellation function in the respective module.
  
  
  This will create a reversal document that negates the original posting.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document or item to confirm it is posted or processed.
  If the document is not yet posted, deletion might still be possible.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process:
  
  Understand the business process and SAP configuration that governs document changes.
  Sometimes, deletion is only allowed in preliminary stages.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes or Support:
  
  If the behavior is unexpected, check SAP Notes or OSS for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MBST - Cancel Material Document
  FB08 - Cancel Accounting Document
  MR8M - Cancel Invoice Document
  IW32 - Change Maintenance Order (for service-related documents)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  MM (Materials Management)
  FI (Financial Accounting)
  CO (Controlling)
  PM (Plant Maintenance)
  PS (Project System)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to document deletion and cancellation for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always prefer cancellation/reversal over deletion for posted documents.
  Maintain proper audit trail by using cancellation documents.
  Train users on the correct process to handle document corrections.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or document type where you encountered this message, I can give more tailored guidance.