How To Fix ELA004 - &1 not allowed for system-generated line item

ELA004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ELA - Message class for loyalty program

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 not allowed for system-generated line item

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ELA004 - Details

• The SAP error message ELA004 typically indicates that a certain action is not allowed for a system-generated line item. This error often arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with documents that have been automatically generated by the system, such as invoices or journal entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  System-Generated Line Item: The line item in question is created automatically by the system, and certain manual actions (like editing or deleting) are restricted for these items.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent modifications to specific types of line items, especially those that are generated through automated processes.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on system-generated line items.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being posted or completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ELA004 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Verify