How To Fix RE198 - You cannot change the reference to document &1 &2 (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 198

• Message text: You cannot change the reference to document &1 &2 (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You want to change the reference to document &V1&, item &V2&. This is
not possible because the document had already been reduced and the
indicator <LS>Account assignment changeable</> is not set in either
this document or the predecessor document.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the reference to the document &V1&, item &V2&,
you have to set the indicator <LS>Account assignment changeable</> in
either this document or the predecessor document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE198 - You cannot change the reference to document &1 &2 (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message RE198 indicates that you cannot change the reference to a document in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) or when dealing with document references in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RE198 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to change may be in a status that does not allow modifications. For example, it could be posted or locked for changes.
  Reference Integrity: The system enforces referential integrity, meaning that certain documents cannot be altered if they are linked to other documents or processes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the document.
  Business Logic: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that prevent changes to the document reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE198 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the