How To Fix WS834 - Collective document items can only be cancelled not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 834

• Message text: Collective document items can only be cancelled not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS834 - Collective document items can only be cancelled not deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WS834: "Collective document items can only be cancelled not deleted":
  
  Error Message:
  WS834 - Collective document items can only be cancelled not deleted
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to delete line items from a collective document in SAP, such as a collective invoice or collective payment document. 
  
  Collective documents are special types of documents that group multiple line items together for processing efficiency.
  In SAP, the system does not allow deletion of individual line items from these collective documents.
  Instead, the system requires that such items be cancelled (reversed) rather than deleted.
  This is because collective documents maintain integrity and audit trail by only allowing cancellation of items, ensuring consistent document flow and accounting.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When trying to delete an item from a collective document in transaction codes related to billing, payment, or financial postings.
  For example, in collective invoice processing (VF31), or collective payment