How To Fix FQ869 - Reference document already posted

FQ869 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 869

• Message text: Reference document already posted

What causes this issue?

The reference document was already posted.

System Response

Note that items generated automatically in the reference document are
not transferred to the document to be created.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FQ869 - Details

• The SAP error message FQ869 ("Reference document already posted") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document references in the SAP system. This error indicates that the document you are trying to reference has already been posted, and therefore, you cannot post a new document that references it in the same way.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Posting: The most common cause is an attempt to post a document that references another document which has already been posted.
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in the reference documents.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the posting of certain types of documents if a reference document is already posted.
  User Error: The user may be trying to post a document that is not intended to be posted again or is using the wrong reference.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status