How To Fix F4402 - Documents were changed

F4402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Documents were changed

What causes this issue?

The mass change of the documents was carried out.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can now call up the list of line items again to check the changes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4402 - Documents were changed ?

  The SAP error message F4402, which states "Documents were changed," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with document changes in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents, when trying to reverse documents, or when executing certain financial transactions.
  Causes of Error F4402
  
  
  Document Changes: The error indicates that the document you are trying to process has been changed after it was initially retrieved. This could happen if another user or process has modified the document in the meantime.
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users are trying to access or modify the same document simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts and result in this error.
  
  
  Locking Mechanisms: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If a document is locked by another user or process, you may encounter this error.
  
  
  Incomplete Transactions: If a previous transaction involving the document was