How To Fix WW045 - Allocation to be deleted does not exist

WW045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Allocation to be deleted does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Using the display function, you can display the assignments in
order to then decide which assignment you want to delete.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WW045 - Details

• The SAP error message WW045, which states "Allocation to be deleted does not exist," typically occurs in the context of managing allocations in SAP, particularly in the areas of controlling (CO) or materials management (MM). This error indicates that the system is trying to delete an allocation that it cannot find in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Allocation: The allocation you are trying to delete may not exist in the system. This could happen if it was already deleted or if the allocation was never created.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number or reference you are using to delete the allocation may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to previous transactions that were not completed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or delete the allocation, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Allocation Existence: Check the allocation