How To Fix 5O639 - A canceled statement exists with the same key

5O639 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 639

• Message text: A canceled statement exists with the same key

What causes this issue?

The system cannot save the statement to be cancelled because a
cancelled statement with the same key already exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the cancelled statement in the view T5A9A and restart the report
in order to correct the statement for this personnel number.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5O639 - Details

• The SAP error message 5O639 ("A canceled statement exists with the same key") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounting documents or statements. This error indicates that there is an attempt to process a transaction that is linked to a previously canceled statement or document with the same key (e.g., document number, company code, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The error often arises when there is an attempt to post a new transaction that references a canceled document. This could happen if the user is trying to reverse or reprocess a transaction that has already been canceled.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity where the system is unable to reconcile the new transaction with the existing canceled statement.
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are