How To Fix CACSELT146 - &1: document identification incorrect (&2 does not equal &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSELT - ELT: Messages for Entitlement and Liability Transfer

• Message number: 146

• Message text: &1: document identification incorrect (&2 does not equal &3)

What causes this issue?

The document number (DOC_ID) and assignment year (POST_YEAR) fields of a
document contain different information but the same attributes. This is
not the case for the current document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSELT146 - &1: document identification incorrect (&2 does not equal &3) ?

  The SAP error message CACSELT146 indicates that there is an issue with document identification in the context of document processing, typically related to the handling of accounting documents or similar records. The message format suggests that there is a mismatch between expected and actual document identifiers.
  Cause:
  The error message "CACSELT146 &1: document identification incorrect (&2 does not equal &3)" generally arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Mismatched Document Numbers: The document number being processed does not match the expected document number in the system. This could happen if the document was modified or if there was an error in data entry.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being referenced may not correspond to the document number provided, leading to a mismatch.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing or corrupted records that prevent the system from correctly identifying the document.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the document, leading to identification errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Document Numbers: Check the document numbers involved in the transaction. Ensure that the document number you are trying to process matches the expected document number in the system.
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document type is correct and corresponds to the document number being processed.
  
  
  Review Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for any inconsistencies or missing records.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the document. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to identify where the mismatch is occurring.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), and others that may help in reviewing document details.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document processing and error handling for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.