How To Fix ICC_NUMBERING020 - Manual block removed for document &1, still contains automatic block

ICC_NUMBERING020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_NUMBERING - General Document Numbering

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Manual block removed for document &1, still contains automatic block

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_NUMBERING020 - Manual block removed for document &1, still contains automatic block ?

  The SAP error message ICC_NUMBERING020 indicates that a manual block has been removed from a document, but the document still contains an automatic block. This typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly in financial or accounting modules where documents may be subject to various blocking mechanisms.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Block Removal: A user or process has removed a manual block from a document, which is intended to allow further processing of that document.
  Existing Automatic Block: Despite the manual block being removed, the document still has an automatic block in place. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  The document is still subject to certain validation rules or conditions that trigger an automatic block.
  There may be dependencies or related documents that are still blocked, preventing the document from being processed.
  Configuration settings in the system that enforce automatic blocking under certain conditions.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document