How To Fix GLE_ECS_MAPI016 - '&1' correction line items were added

GLE_ECS_MAPI016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MAPI - ECS: Message Class for MAPI Layer

• Message number: 016

• Message text: '&1' correction line items were added

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI016 - '&1' correction line items were added ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI016 indicates that correction line items have been added to a document, which typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling. This error can arise during processes such as posting corrections or adjustments in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GLE_ECS_MAPI016 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Document Posting: There may be an issue with how the original document was posted, leading to the need for correction line items.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the document may not be consistent with the expected format or values, prompting the system to add correction line items.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to unexpected behavior during document processing.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, resulting in the system adding correction line items as