How To Fix FKKSEC490 - External reference cannot be changed for security deposit &1

FKKSEC490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKSEC - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable: Security Deposit

• Message number: 490

• Message text: External reference cannot be changed for security deposit &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKSEC490 - External reference cannot be changed for security deposit &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKSEC490 indicates that there is an issue with changing the external reference for a security deposit in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) when trying to modify a security deposit that has already been posted.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the external reference for a security deposit is considered a critical field that should not be changed once the deposit has been created and posted. This is a safeguard to maintain data integrity and ensure that the financial records remain consistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Review the Requirement: Determine if it is absolutely necessary to change the external reference. If not, you may need to leave it as is.
  
  
  Create a New Security Deposit: If changing the external reference is essential, you may need to create a new security deposit with the correct external