How To Fix PSCD_FACTS_EN304 - You cannot change fact category for fact type &1/seq. &2; see long text

PSCD_FACTS_EN304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSCD_FACTS_EN - FACTS

• Message number: 304

• Message text: You cannot change fact category for fact type &1/seq. &2; see long text

What causes this issue?

You cannot change the fact category for a fact type for which values
have already been stored in the system.

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?

In order to change this fact category you first have to delete all the
references for the sequence of the fact type.

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 PSCD_FACTS_EN304 - You cannot change fact category for fact type &1/seq. &2; see long text ?

  The SAP error message PSCD_FACTS_EN304 indicates that you are attempting to change the fact category for a specific fact type and sequence number, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Public Sector Collection and Disbursement (PSCD) module, where fact types are used to manage financial data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the fact category for a fact type is defined in a way that does not permit changes after it has been created or processed. This restriction is often in place to maintain data integrity and ensure that financial records remain consistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Fact Type and Sequence: Check the specific fact type and sequence number mentioned in the error message. Ensure that you are not trying to change a fact category that is already in use or has been finalized.
  
  
  Consult the Long