How To Fix 8I173 - TDS posting completed - cannot change document

8I173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 173

• Message text: TDS posting completed - cannot change document

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8I173 - Details

• The SAP error message 8I173 ("TDS posting completed - cannot change document") typically occurs in the context of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) postings in SAP. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to change a document that has already been posted, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to change has already been posted, meaning that it has been finalized in the system and cannot be modified.
  TDS Configuration: The TDS configuration may not allow changes to posted documents, as it is designed to maintain the integrity of tax records.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to posted documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to change. If it has been posted, you will need to create a reversal or adjustment document instead of trying to modify the original.
  Reversal Document: If