How To Fix FKKID_MSG073 - Change to the same status is not possible (document number &1, item &2)

FKKID_MSG073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKID_MSG - Messages for FI-CA Loc. Cross-Country

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Change to the same status is not possible (document number &1, item &2)

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FKKID_MSG073 - Details

• The SAP error message FKKID_MSG073, which states "Change to the same status is not possible (document number &1, item &2)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that an attempt was made to change the status of a document to the same status it currently holds, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Redundant Status Change: The most common cause of this error is that the user is trying to change the status of a document (like an invoice or payment) to a status that it already has. For example, if a document is already marked as "processed," trying to mark it as "processed" again will trigger this error.
  Business Logic Restrictions: The system has built-in business logic that prevents unnecessary status changes to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion in document processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Status: Before attempting to change the status