How To Fix FMEF027 - Renumbering not possible; item &1 &2 has already been reduced

FMEF027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEF - Messages for Earmarked Funds

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Renumbering not possible; item &1 &2 has already been reduced

What causes this issue?

You want to renumber the item of an earmarked fund. You may want to do
this, for example, when one earmarked fund item is deleted and the rest
of the items are moved forward to close the gap.
Item &V1& &V2& was already reduced by another document which means that
it is no longer possible to renumber the item.

System Response

The process is terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEF027 - Renumbering not possible; item &1 &2 has already been reduced ?

  The SAP error message FMEF027 indicates that there is an issue with renumbering a document or item in the system. Specifically, the message states that renumbering is not possible because the item identified by &1 &2 has already been reduced. This typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or purchase orders, where items may have been previously processed or adjusted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Already Reduced: The item you are trying to renumber has already been reduced or adjusted in a previous transaction. This means that the system recognizes that the item cannot be renumbered because it has already undergone a change that affects its status.
  Document Status: The document containing the item may be in a status that does not allow for renumbering. For example, if the document is already posted or has been processed in a way that locks certain fields, renumbering may not be permitted.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces