How To Fix /ECRS/BL_TD164 - A cancellation reference exists for this normal entry/correction

/ECRS/BL_TD164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ECRS/BL_TD -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: A cancellation reference exists for this normal entry/correction

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/ECRS/BL_TD164 - Details

• The SAP error message /ECRS/BL_TD164 A cancellation reference exists for this normal entry/correction typically occurs in the context of the SAP ECRS (Electronic Cash Register System) module when there is an attempt to process a transaction that has already been canceled or has a cancellation reference associated with it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cancellation Reference Exists: The error indicates that the transaction you are trying to process has a cancellation reference. This means that the original entry has been canceled, and the system is preventing further processing of that entry to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Transaction Flow: The transaction might be incorrectly sequenced, where a cancellation was processed, but the system is still trying to process the original entry.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the system, where the cancellation reference is not properly updated or recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Status: Verify the status of the transaction you are trying to process. If