How To Fix FB045 - Selected entries are already active

FB045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Selected entries are already active

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FB045 - Details

• The SAP error message FB045, which states "Selected entries are already active," typically occurs when you attempt to post a document or perform an action on a financial document that has already been processed or is currently active in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to reverse a document, post a new document, or make changes to an existing one.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Posting: You may be trying to post a document that has already been posted.
  Reversal of Document: Attempting to reverse a document that is already in an active state.
  Batch Input Sessions: If you are using batch input sessions, the session may have already processed the entries.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., it is already cleared or settled).
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple users may be trying to process the same document simultaneously.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of