AA901 - You cannot delete. Open purchase order exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 901

• Message text: You cannot delete. Open purchase order exists

What causes this issue?

You want to delete asset &V1& &V2&. However, outstanding purchase
orders or contracts still exist for this asset.

System Response

You cannot delete the asset.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to delete the asset, you have to correct the account
assignment to the asset in the purchase order or you must archive the
purchase order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA901 - You cannot delete. Open purchase order exists ?

  The SAP error message AA901 ("You cannot delete. Open purchase order exists") typically occurs when you attempt to delete an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, but there are open purchase orders associated with that asset. This is a safeguard in SAP to prevent the deletion of assets that are still linked to financial commitments.
  Cause:
  
  Open Purchase Orders: The primary reason for this error is that there are one or more open purchase orders that reference the asset you are trying to delete.
  Asset Transactions: The asset may have transactions that are still active or pending, which prevents its deletion.
  Dependencies: The asset may be linked to other financial documents or processes that need to be resolved first.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA901 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Purchase Orders:
  
  Use transaction code ME2N or ME2L to list open purchase orders.
  Filter the results to find any purchase orders that reference the asset in question.
  
  
  
  Close or Delete Purchase Orders:
  
  If the purchase orders are no longer needed, you can close or delete them. This can be done using transaction code ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to modify the order status or ME21N to create a new order if necessary.
  If the purchase order is still valid but you need to delete the asset, consider changing the asset assignment in the purchase order.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Transactions:
  
  Use transaction code AW01N to view the asset and check for any transactions that may be preventing deletion.
  If there are transactions, you may need to reverse or settle them before proceeding with the deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting a purchase order or asset, consult with your finance or procurement team to ensure that you are not disrupting any financial processes.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once you have resolved any open purchase orders or transactions, attempt to delete the asset again using transaction code AS02 (Change Asset) and then select the delete option.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME2N: Display Purchase Orders by Number
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  AS02: Change Asset
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on asset management and related transactions.
  User Permissions: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to delete assets and modify purchase orders in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA901 error and successfully delete the asset if it is appropriate to do so.