How To Fix BD001 - File has already been edited completely

BD001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BD - cross-application: data transfer

• Message number: 001

• Message text: File has already been edited completely

What causes this issue?

The background job has already been executed. It cannot be restarted
since the data transfer has been performed completely.

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?

If you want to subsequently post the non-updated records, choose
<LS>Postprocessing -> Restart job</>. If this is supported by the
application, the system will attempt to subsequently post the incorrect
records.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD001 - File has already been edited completely ?

  The SAP error message BD001, which states "File has already been edited completely," typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when using the Business Data Toolset (BDT) or when working with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that the file you are trying to process has already been fully edited or processed, and therefore, it cannot be edited or processed again.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The file or data you are trying to upload or process has already been completely processed in the system.
  Incomplete Previous Processing: If a previous attempt to process the file was interrupted or failed, the system might still consider it as fully processed.
  Incorrect File Handling: The file may have been modified or saved incorrectly, leading the system to believe it has already been edited.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Processing Status: Verify the status of the file or data in the system. You can