How To Fix RE244 - Editing is not possible;document &1 is parked first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Editing is not possible;document &1 is parked first

What causes this issue?

You want to reduce earmarked funds &V1& or create a value adjustment.
This is not possible as the earmarked funds are parked first of all.

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 should first of all post the earmarked funds. To do this select
<LS> earmarked funds -> Change</> and then save the document.
Finally, you can reduce the earmarked funds or create a value
adjustment.

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 RE244 - Editing is not possible;document &1 is parked first ?

  The SAP error message RE244, which states "Editing is not possible; document &1 is parked first," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the document you are trying to edit is currently in a parked status, meaning it has been saved but not yet posted to the general ledger.
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document is parked, which means it has not been fully processed or posted. Parked documents are often used for review or approval before final posting.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit parked documents.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent editing until they are unparked.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Unpark the Document:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code for un-parking documents (usually FBV0 for parked documents).
  Enter the document number and fiscal year.
  Review the document and, if everything is in order, post it to the general ledger.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to edit or unpark documents. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check if the document type has specific settings that prevent editing. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to understand any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling parked documents and the specific transaction codes involved.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBV0: Park Document
  FBV2: Change Parked Document
  FBV3: Display Parked Document
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to parked documents and error RE244.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for handling parked documents to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RE244 error and continue with your document processing in SAP.