How To Fix 06701 - & item reached (selected function cannot be performed)

06701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: & item reached (selected function cannot be performed)

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06701 - Details

• The SAP error message "06701 - Item reached (selected function cannot be performed)" typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when trying to post or change a document that has already reached a certain status or limit. This error can arise in various modules, including Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to modify or post has already been processed to a point where further changes are not allowed. For example, an invoice may have been fully paid or a delivery may have been completed.
  Business Logic Restrictions: Certain business rules or configurations may prevent further actions on the document. This could be due to settings in the configuration that restrict changes after a certain point.
  Document Locking: The document may be locked by another user or process, preventing any modifications.
  Completion of Processes: The item may have reached a