# Fishbowl: "Cannot delete purchase order with status"

> A purchase order cannot be deleted once it reaches certain statuses in its workflow.

## What it means
The purchase order has reached a status in Fishbowl's workflow that makes it undeletable. This is a standard safety mechanism designed to preserve audit trails and protect the integrity of order records.

## What to check
- Check the purchase order's current status in your system (usually visible in the PO detail view or a dedicated status field)
- Verify this status matches what you expected based on the order's workflow
- If the PO needs to be removed from active operations, consult your Fishbowl documentation or system administrator for alternatives to deletion

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