How To Fix WSTRN116 - You cannot remove store groups, follow-on docs f. alloc. tab. items exist

WSTRN116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTRN - Message for Prepack Creation and Planning Dialog

• Message number: 116

• Message text: You cannot remove store groups, follow-on docs f. alloc. tab. items exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN116 - You cannot remove store groups, follow-on docs f. alloc. tab. items exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WSTRN116 – "You cannot remove store groups, follow-on docs f. alloc. tab. items exist"
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to delete or remove a store group in SAP, but there are still follow-on documents (such as delivery documents, billing documents, or other related documents) linked to allocation table items associated with that store group. Essentially, the system prevents deletion because dependent documents exist that reference the store group, ensuring data consistency and integrity.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Store groups in SAP (often related to SD or MM modules) are organizational units or groupings used for allocation or distribution purposes.
  The allocation table contains items that link store groups to other documents or processes.
  If follow-on documents (documents created as a result of or linked to the allocation table items) exist, the system blocks the deletion to avoid orphaned references or inconsistent data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Follow-on Documents:
  
  Check which follow-on documents are linked to the allocation table items of