How To Fix IDMX163 - CFDI approval process already started, line items should not be inserted

IDMX163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDMX - Localization Mexico - Digital Invoice

• Message number: 163

• Message text: CFDI approval process already started, line items should not be inserted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDMX163 - CFDI approval process already started, line items should not be inserted ?

  The SAP error message IDMX163, which states "CFDI approval process already started, line items should not be inserted," typically occurs in the context of the Mexican CFDI (Comprobante Fiscal Digital por Internet) electronic invoicing process. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to insert line items into a CFDI document that is already in the approval process, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  CFDI Approval Process Initiated: The error arises when the CFDI document has already been submitted for approval, and any further modifications (like adding line items) are prohibited.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the SAP system that restrict changes to documents once they enter a certain status in the approval workflow.
  User Actions: A user may have inadvertently attempted to modify a document that is already in the approval stage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the CFDI document in question. If it is already in the approval