How To Fix EI578 - The 'financial document number' field is not set to initial value

EI578 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 578

• Message text: The 'financial document number' field is not set to initial value

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a financial document from the document,
although you have already assigned a financial document to the
document/ document header.
This is not permitted.

System Response

The system issues a message.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI578 - The 'financial document number' field is not set to initial value ?

  The SAP error message EI578, which states "The 'financial document number' field is not set to initial value," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, such as during the posting of financial transactions or when trying to create or modify financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects the financial document number field to be empty (or set to an initial value) but finds that it contains a value. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the financial document processing may not be set correctly, leading to the system expecting an initial value.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently entered a value in the financial document number field when it should have been left blank.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be incorrectly populating this field.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may