# Fishbowl: can't close or void SO with linked shipments and work orders

> You're attempting to close or void a sales order, but related documents must be handled first.

## What it means
Fishbowl prevents closing or voiding a sales order when it has active dependent documents. Shipments, picks, and work orders need to be voided; manufacture orders need to be unlinked. This protects against orphaning fulfillment or production records.

## What to check
- Look for any shipments created from this SO that aren't voided.
- Check if there are unfulfilled picks associated with this SO.
- Verify whether any active work orders reference this sales order.
- Check if manufacture orders are still linked to this SO: these typically need unlinking, not voiding.

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