How To Fix WSTRN118 - You cannot remove material &1, follow-on docs f. alloc. table items exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: You cannot remove material &1, follow-on docs f. alloc. table items exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTRN118 - You cannot remove material &1, follow-on docs f. alloc. table items exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTRN118 You cannot remove material &1, follow-on docs f. alloc. table items exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to delete or remove a material from a document or transaction, but there are still follow-on documents or allocation table entries linked to that material. Essentially, the system prevents deletion because the material is referenced in subsequent documents or allocation tables, ensuring data consistency and integrity.
  For example, in Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management (IM), if a material is part of a transfer order, delivery, or any follow-on document, you cannot simply remove it until those dependent documents are processed or deleted.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Material &1: The material number you are trying to remove.
  Follow-on docs f. alloc. table items exist: There are follow-on documents (such as transfer orders, deliveries, or other warehouse documents) that reference this material in allocation tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Follow-on Documents:
  
  Identify all follow-on documents related to the material.
  Use transaction codes like:
  
  LT22 (Display Transfer Order)
  VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery)
  MB51 (Material Document List)
  MB03 (Display Material Document)
  
  
  Look for any open or incomplete documents referencing the material.
  
  
  
  Process or Delete Follow-on Documents:
  
  Complete or confirm the follow-on documents if they are still open.
  If the documents are incorrect or no longer needed, delete or cancel them according to your business process.
  
  
  
  Check Allocation Tables:
  
  Allocation tables in WM or other modules might still hold entries for the material.
  Use relevant transactions or reports to check allocation entries.
  Clear or adjust these entries as needed.
  
  
  
  Retry Removal:
  
  After all follow-on documents and allocation entries are handled, retry removing the material.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common in Warehouse Management scenarios where materials are linked to transfer orders or deliveries.
  Always ensure that business processes are followed when deleting or reversing documents to avoid data inconsistencies.
  If unsure about which follow-on documents exist, consult your SAP functional consultant or use SAP standard reports to trace document flow.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material cannot be removed because follow-on documents or allocation table entries exist.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and process/delete follow-on documents and clear allocation table entries.
  
  
  Related T-codes
  LT22, VL03N, MB51, MB03
  
  
  Module
  Warehouse Management (WM), Inventory Management (IM)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact follow-on documents or clearing allocation tables, please provide more context about the transaction or module you are working in.