How To Fix FKK_ID_XX_ODN014 - Official document number cannot be changed; numbering has already started

FKK_ID_XX_ODN014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_ID_XX_ODN - ODN message

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Official document number cannot be changed; numbering has already started

What causes this issue?

You want to change the format of the official document number and this
is not recommended now because the numbering of the number range has
already started. If you proceed with the changes, you may cause
inconsistencies in the prefix or suffix of the sequential number.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FKK_ID_XX_ODN014 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_ID_XX_ODN014 indicates that you are trying to change the official document number for a document in the SAP system, but the numbering for that document has already started. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA).
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Numbering: The official document number is usually assigned automatically by the system when a document is created. Once the numbering has started (i.e., the document has been posted), it cannot be changed to maintain the integrity of the financial records.
  Document Status: If the document is already in a posted status, any attempt to change the official document number will trigger this error.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to certain fields once a document is posted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to change. If it is already posted, you will not