How To Fix WTADDI455 - Line cannot be deleted: see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WTADDI - Additionals: Messages

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Line cannot be deleted: see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to delete an
<DS:GLOS.3526BC88AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>additional</> during
subsequent processing for a
<DS:GLOS.3526BC30AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>promotion</>.
Materials are still assigned to the additional in question; line
cannot, therefore, be deleted.

System Response

The line with the entry for the additional is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the line, check the assignments of classes,
materials, and units of measure. Only when no more assignments exist
can the line containing the additional be deleted.
&hints&
Your system checks the assignments for <zh>all</> materials, not only
for those which you selected. It may be the case that all selections
for the current materials have been deleted but assignments may still
exist for materials which have not been selected at present. In this
situation, the assignment has also not been deleted.
Check that you selected all materials in the initial screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WTADDI455 - Line cannot be deleted: see long text ?

  The SAP error message WTADDI455: "Line cannot be deleted: see long text" typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management (IM) when you try to delete a line item in a document (such as a transfer order, delivery, or warehouse task) but the system prevents it due to certain conditions.
  
  Cause
  
  The line item you are trying to delete is already processed or partially processed.
  There are dependent documents or postings linked to this line.
  The line might be referenced in warehouse tasks, transfer orders, or deliveries that have already been confirmed or partially confirmed.
  The system restricts deletion to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  Sometimes, the line is locked because of open warehouse tasks or goods movements related to it.
  
  
  How to See the Long Text
  
  When you get the message WTADDI455, the system usually provides a long text explaining the exact reason why the line cannot be deleted.
  To view the long text:
  
  Click on the message details or press F1 on the message.
  Then click on the Long Text button.
  
  
  The long text will give you more specific information about the blocking condition.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve
  
  
  Check for Open Warehouse Tasks or Transfer Orders:
  
  Use transaction codes like LT21 (Display Transfer Order), LT23 (Display Transfer Order by Material), or LT24 (Display Transfer Order by Warehouse Number) to check if there are open or partially confirmed transfer orders related to the line.
  If there are open warehouse tasks, you may need to confirm or cancel them before deleting the line.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify if the document line is already processed or partially processed.
  If the line is partially processed, you cannot delete it directly.
  
  
  
  Reverse or Cancel Related Postings:
  
  If goods movements or postings are already done, you may need to reverse or cancel them first.
  Use transactions like MBST (Cancel Material Document) or LT12 (Confirm Transfer Order) accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction for Deletion:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction and method to delete the line.
  Some lines cannot be deleted directly but require cancellation of the entire document or reversal of related warehouse tasks.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text for Specific Instructions:
  
  The long text often contains hints or instructions on what needs to be done before deletion is possible.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete or change warehouse documents.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Message Class: WTADDI
  Common Transactions Involved: LT21, LT22, LT23, LT24, MBST, LT12
  Modules: Warehouse Management (WM), Inventory Management (IM)
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes provide fixes or additional explanations for specific scenarios causing this error.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to SAP WM documentation for handling transfer orders and warehouse tasks.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Line is processed/partially processed or linked to open warehouse tasks/postings.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and confirm/cancel related warehouse tasks or postings; view long text for details.
  
  
  How to View
  Press F1 on message ? Long Text for detailed reason and instructions.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  LT21, LT23, LT24, MBST, LT12
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact document type or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored steps.