How To Fix BK003 - Document is posted under number &

BK003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Document is posted under number &

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Documents are written for all actual postings in cost accounting. The
cost accounting documents are identified by means of document numbers.

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?

The SAP System assigned the number above to the document just posted.
You can display this document with the relevant display transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK003 - Document is posted under number & ?

  The SAP error message BK003, which states "Document is posted under number &," typically occurs when you attempt to post a financial document (such as an invoice or journal entry) that has already been posted in the system. This error indicates that the document number you are trying to use is already assigned to an existing document, and therefore, cannot be reused for a new posting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Document Number: The document number you are trying to use is already in use for another financial document.
  Document Number Range: The number range for the document type you are using may not allow for the reuse of document numbers.
  Posting in the Wrong Period: You might be trying to post in a closed period or a period that does not allow for new postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Number: Verify the document number you are trying to use. Ensure that it is not already assigned to another document.
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