How To Fix S1436 - This is a follow-up entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 436

• Message text: This is a follow-up entry

What causes this issue?

You wanted to change a planning entry which is not an original one but
an entry which was implicitly generated as a periodic followup. You may
only edit the first entry with a start time in the future from such a
followup row.

System Response

The requested change was not applied.

How to fix this error?

Look at the period of the selected planning entry and go back to older
entries in this period steps until you reach the oldest such entry
which has no scheduled start time in the past. This is the anchor entry
which you may select and apply changes. The change will affect also the
followup entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1436 - This is a follow-up entry ?

  The SAP error message S1436, which states "This is a follow-up entry," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document postings in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a follow-up document to be created or processed before the current action can be completed.
  Cause:
  
  Follow-Up Document Requirement: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a follow-up document (e.g., an invoice, payment, or another related document) to be processed first.
  Incomplete Workflow: The workflow may not have been completed, meaning that a prerequisite step has not been fulfilled.
  Document Status: The document you are trying to work with may be in a status that does not allow further processing until a follow-up action is taken.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Flow: Review the document flow to identify if there is a missing follow-up document. You can do this by checking the related documents in the SAP system.
  Create Follow-Up Document: If a follow-up document is required, create it as per the business process. For example, if you are trying to post a payment, ensure that the corresponding invoice has been created and processed.
  Review Transaction Codes: Ensure you are using the correct transaction codes and following the proper sequence of operations as defined in your business processes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines to understand the specific requirements for the transaction you are attempting.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide assistance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes that may be involved in the process (e.g., FB60 for vendor invoices, FB70 for customer invoices).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or process the required follow-up documents.
  Training and Documentation: Review any training materials or documentation provided by your organization regarding the specific processes that lead to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the S1436 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.