How To Fix FI_E190 - Multiple invoices &1 already exist with reference number &2

FI_E190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Multiple invoices &1 already exist with reference number &2

What causes this issue?

You have the Prompt Payment Act function active for your company code.
Multiple invoices already exist for the reference number entered.

System Response

Customer BAdI named PPA_CUST_BADI provided to set response when vendor
document reference number (XBLNR) already exists in table BKPF. Without
an active implementation, the warning message "Multiple invoices &1
already exist with reference number &2" appears.

How to fix this error?

Corrected invoices received from the vendor would reference the
original vendor reference number. Clarify whether this is a returned
invoice and change existing invoice &1 as appropriate.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI_E190 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E190 indicates that there are multiple invoices already existing in the system with the same reference number. This typically occurs during the invoice posting process when the system detects that the reference number you are trying to use is already associated with one or more invoices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Reference Number: The reference number you are trying to use for the new invoice is already associated with one or more existing invoices in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the reference number, leading to the duplication.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent duplicate entries for certain fields, including reference numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Invoices: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to search for existing invoices with the same reference number.
  Review the details of the existing invoices to determine if they are valid and if you need