How To Fix IR145 - Caution! - &1 subsequent documents have already been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Caution! - &1 subsequent documents have already been created

What causes this issue?

The current <GL:measuring_point>measuring point</> &V2& is a
<GL:counter>counter</>.
You are trying to do one of the following:
Enter a <GL:counter_reading>counter reading</> for a reference time
from the past
Reverse a measurement document or cancel the reversal of a measurement
document
&V1& measurement documents have already been entered in the meantime.

System Response

The counter readings in the subsequent measurement documents will be
recalculated automatically by the system.

How to fix this error?

Before you save your entries, you should check the reference time of
the <GL:measurement_document>measurement document</> to be inserted or
the necessity of the reversal.
After you have saved the current measurement document, you must check
whether recalculation of the subsequent measurement documents has
given the desired result. You should take the following into account
when so doing:

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

If the current counter reading has been entered as the absolute value
in the measurement document instead of the
<GL:counter_reading_difference>counter reading difference</>,
recalculation may lead to a <GL:counter_overflow>counter overflow</>,
or may lead to an earlier counter overflow no longer occurring.
If the total counter reading has been set externally in a measurement
document, recalculation will not occur.
Finally, you should check in particular the new total counter reading
that has been calculated in the last measurement document and the
<GL:scheduling>scheduling</> of the
<GL:preventive_maintenance_plan>maintenance plans</> that use the
measuring point.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR145 - Caution! - &1 subsequent documents have already been created ?

  The SAP error message IR145 ("Caution! - &1 subsequent documents have already been created") typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with logistics or financial transactions. This message indicates that there are already subsequent documents (like invoices, delivery notes, etc.) that have been created based on the original document you are trying to modify or delete.
  Cause:
  
  Subsequent Documents Exist: The primary cause of this error is that there are already documents that depend on the original document you are trying to change. For example, if you are trying to delete a purchase order that has already had an invoice created against it, SAP will prevent this action to maintain data integrity.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces rules to ensure that the relationships between documents are maintained, which is crucial for accurate reporting and auditing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Subsequent Documents: Check the documents that have been created based on the original document. You can do this by using transaction codes like ME23N (for purchase orders) or other relevant transaction codes depending on the document type.
  Cancel or Reverse Subsequent Documents: If it is necessary to delete or modify the original document, you may need to first cancel or reverse the subsequent documents. This can involve:
  
  Creating a credit memo for an invoice.
  Deleting or reversing delivery documents.
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting or modifying documents, consult with your finance or logistics team to understand the impact on business processes.
  Use Transaction Codes: Depending on the type of document, you may need to use specific transaction codes to manage the documents:
  
  For purchase orders: ME22N (Change PO), ME23N (Display PO)
  For invoices: MIRO (Invoice Verification)
  For deliveries: VL02N (Change Delivery)
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document flow and dependencies.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing documents in your specific SAP module (e.g., MM, SD, FI).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the documents in question.
  Testing in Sandbox: If you are unsure about the changes, consider testing the process in a sandbox environment to understand the implications without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the IR145 error and manage your documents effectively within SAP.