How To Fix BK146 - Document number & is already in use.

BK146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Document number & is already in use.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK146 - Document number & is already in use. ?

  The SAP error message BK146 ("Document number & is already in use") typically occurs when you attempt to post a financial document (such as a journal entry) using a document number that is already assigned to another document in the system. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Document Number: The document number you are trying to use is already assigned to another document in the system.
  Document Number Range: The document number range may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Document Already Posted: The document you are trying to post may have already been posted or is in a status that prevents further posting.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently tried to reuse a document number that is still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document number you are trying to use is already posted or in use. You can do this