How To Fix ICC_FI_CN059 - Cannot update reference billing document from document &1

ICC_FI_CN059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_FI_CN - Für die Meldungen extern vornum. Belege

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Cannot update reference billing document from document &1

What causes this issue?

Where an invoice is linked to a prenumbered form, the form's official
document number is stored in the <LS>Reference number</> field. The
system was not able to update this number in invoice &v2&, fiscal year
&v3&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To change the reference number, use the <DS:TRAN.J1A6>Change Official
Document Number</> transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ICC_FI_CN059 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC_FI_CN059 indicates that there is an issue with updating a reference billing document in the context of a financial transaction. This error typically arises in scenarios involving billing documents, such as when trying to update or process billing information related to contracts or sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Document Status: The reference billing document may be in a status that does not allow updates (e.g., it might be completed, canceled, or locked).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the billing document.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the billing document, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the update of the billing document.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can