How To Fix WW615 - Open purchase order items are adjusted in the update run only

WW615 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 615

• Message text: Open purchase order items are adjusted in the update run only

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

The changed purchase orders, in addition to other messages, can be
found in the job log. This is only possible if the reclassification
was scheduled as a background job.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW615 - Open purchase order items are adjusted in the update run only ?

  The SAP error message WW615 indicates that there are open purchase order items that are being adjusted during the update run, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management and purchasing processes, particularly when dealing with goods movements or invoice verification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Purchase Orders: The error usually arises when there are open purchase orders that have not been fully processed or cleared. This can happen if there are pending goods receipts or invoice receipts associated with those purchase orders.
  Update Run Timing: The error may also occur if the system is trying to adjust or update data related to these open purchase orders during a batch update run, which is not permitted.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the updates correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Purchase Orders: Review the open purchase orders in the system. You can use transaction codes like