How To Fix FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC084 - POS_NR (Position Number) is not allowed to be changed

FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC - Message class for US internal tax calculation

• Message number: 084

• Message text: POS_NR (Position Number) is not allowed to be changed

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FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC084 - Details

• The SAP error message "FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC084 POS_NR (Position Number) is not allowed to be changed" typically occurs in the context of tax calculation processes, particularly when dealing with internal tax calculations in the United States. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change a position number (POS_NR) in a context where it is not permitted, which can happen in various scenarios such as invoice processing, tax reporting, or document adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Rules: The system has built-in rules to maintain data integrity. Changing a position number may violate these rules, especially if the position is already linked to other transactions or documents.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the document is already posted or has been processed in a way that locks certain fields.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict changes to position