How To Fix KE446 - Accounting document item & & cannot be cancelled

KE446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Accounting document item & & cannot be cancelled

What causes this issue?

You tried to cancel an accounting document which was posted to a
profitability segment. However, the original document does not exist in
CO-PA.

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

System Response

You cannot cancel the document in CO-PA.

How to fix this error?

Find out why item &V2& of document &V1&
does not exist in CO-PA.
If you ignore the warning, the document is not canceled in Profitability
Analysis. You then need to cancel the document manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE446 - Accounting document item & & cannot be cancelled ?

  The SAP error message KE446, which states "Accounting document item & & cannot be cancelled," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to reverse or cancel a document that has already been processed. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of KE446 Error
  
  
  Document Status: The accounting document may be in a status that does not allow for cancellation. For example, if the document has already been settled or if it is part of a closed period, it cannot be reversed.
  
  
  Posting Period: The posting period for the document may be closed. If the document belongs to a closed fiscal period, SAP will not allow any changes, including cancellations.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on cancellations. For example, some financial documents may not be allowed to be reversed due to company policy or configuration settings.
  
  
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