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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.
  
  
  Dependencies on Other Documents: The document may be linked to other documents (e.g., settled documents) that prevent it from being cancelled.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to cancel the document may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the cancellation.
  
  
  Solutions to KE446 Error
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to cancel. If it has been settled or is part of a closed period, you may need to take additional steps to reverse the settlement or open the period.
  
  
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period for the document is open. If it is closed, you may need to open the period temporarily to allow for the cancellation.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Check the configuration for the document type in question to see if there are any restrictions on cancellations. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the document is linked to other documents that may prevent cancellation. If so, you may need to reverse those documents first.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to cancel the document. If not, you may need to request additional permissions from your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB08 (for reversing financial documents) and KE4S (for CO document cancellations).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help resources for more detailed information on document cancellation processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE446 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.