How To Fix EEWA_SUBCONTRACT004 - &1 &2: There is already a cancellation doc. (&4) to material document &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_SUBCONTRACT - Message Texts for Subcontractor Processing

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 &2: There is already a cancellation doc. (&4) to material document &3.

What causes this issue?

There is already a &V3& cancellation document &V4& for this goods
movement posting.

System Response

The goods movement posting will not be canceled.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT004 - &1 &2: There is already a cancellation doc. (&4) to material document &3. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT004 indicates that there is already a cancellation document associated with the specified material document. This typically occurs in the context of subcontracting processes where a material document has been created, and an attempt is being made to cancel it, but a cancellation document already exists.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Cancellation Document: The primary cause of this error is that a cancellation document for the specified material document already exists in the system. This means that the system has already processed a cancellation for the material document you are trying to cancel again.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The error may also arise if the process flow is not followed correctly, leading to attempts to cancel a document that has already been canceled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB02 (Change Material Document) to check the existing material document and its associated cancellation document.
  Look for the cancellation document number mentioned in the error message (denoted as &4) to understand its status.
  
  
  
  Review Document Flow: 
  
  Ensure that the document flow is correct and that you are not trying to cancel a document that has already been canceled.
  If you need to reverse a cancellation, you may need to follow a different process, as simply trying to cancel an already canceled document will not work.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: 
  
  If you believe that the cancellation should not have occurred or if there is a discrepancy, consult with your SAP support team or check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Correct Process: 
  
  Ensure that you are following the correct process for handling subcontracting documents. This may involve creating new documents or adjusting existing ones rather than attempting to cancel already canceled documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  MBRL: Return Delivery
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for subcontracting processes to ensure compliance with the expected workflows.
  Error Handling: Understand how to handle errors in SAP, including checking logs and using transaction SLG1 for application logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the underlying issues related to the cancellation of material documents in SAP.