How To Fix RW636 - Changing the transaction code is not permitted for parked documents


RW636 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RW - Interface to Accounting

  • Message number: 636

  • Message text: Changing the transaction code is not permitted for parked documents

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RW636 - Changing the transaction code is not permitted for parked documents ?
    The SAP error message RW636, which states "Changing the transaction code is not permitted for parked documents," typically occurs when you attempt to change the transaction code of a parked document in SAP. Parked documents are financial documents that have been saved but not yet posted, allowing for review and approval before final posting.
    
    Cause: The error arises because SAP has specific rules regarding parked documents to ensure data integrity and prevent unauthorized changes. Once a document is parked, certain attributes, including the transaction code, are locked to maintain the document's status and prevent inconsistencies in the financial data.
    Solution: To resolve this error, consider the following steps: Review Document Status: Ensure that the document you are trying to modify is indeed parked. If it is already posted, you cannot change the transaction code. Unpark the Document: If you need to make changes to the document, you may need to unpark it first. This can be

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