How To Fix 4F136 - Cannot enter Subcontracting Challan as Excise Invoice Number is there

4F136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4F - Message class for India localization

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Cannot enter Subcontracting Challan as Excise Invoice Number is there

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4F136 - Cannot enter Subcontracting Challan as Excise Invoice Number is there ?

  The SAP error message 4F136 indicates that there is an issue with entering a subcontracting challan because an excise invoice number is already associated with the transaction. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and excise duty handling in SAP, particularly in countries where excise duties are applicable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excise Invoice Number Present: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected an existing excise invoice number for the material or transaction you are trying to process. In SAP, certain transactions are restricted when an excise invoice is already linked to them.
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the business processes, particularly regarding excise management and subcontracting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Excise Invoice: Verify if there is indeed an existing excise invoice associated with