How To Fix 8B557 - Reference document is already "complementar" or "correction"

8B557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Reference document is already "complementar" or "correction"

What causes this issue?

In the framework of the document flow chosen, it is not possible to
issue a complementar / correction with reference to another
complementar / correction.

System Response

Not possible to proceed.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the previous complementar / correction and reference directly to
the original document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B557 - Reference document is already "complementar" or "correction" ?

  The SAP error message 8B557 indicates that the reference document you are trying to process is already marked as a "complementar" (complementary) or "correction" document. This typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly in financial or logistics transactions where adjustments or corrections to original documents are necessary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to reference has already been processed as a complementary or correction document. This means that the system recognizes it as already having a specific status that prevents further modifications or references.
  Business Logic: The business rules in your SAP system may restrict the ability to create new documents based on existing ones that have already been marked for correction or complementarity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the reference document. You can do this by navigating to the document in question and checking its details to confirm if it is indeed marked as a