How To Fix M8433 - You cannot delete the first entry. Overwrite it instead

M8433 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 433

• Message text: You cannot delete the first entry. Overwrite it instead

What causes this issue?

You have entered several document numbers in the multiple allocation
area in <LS>More allocation criteria</> and are trying to delete the
first entry.
This is not possible.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can only overwrite the first entry and delete the subsequent
entries if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8433 - You cannot delete the first entry. Overwrite it instead ?

  The SAP error message M8433, "You cannot delete the first entry. Overwrite it instead," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material master data maintenance. This message indicates that you are trying to delete the first entry in a list or table where the system does not allow deletion of the first entry. Instead, it suggests that you should overwrite the existing entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP has built-in rules to maintain data integrity. The first entry in a list or table often serves as a reference point or a default value, and deleting it could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the system may restrict the deletion of primary entries to prevent accidental loss of critical data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Overwrite Instead of Deleting: Instead of trying to delete the first entry, you should modify or overwrite the existing entry with the new data you want to input.