How To Fix SACO041 - Document &1/&2 will not be copied; item has already been rejected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SACO - SD scheduling agreement copy msg class

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Document &1/&2 will not be copied; item has already been rejected

What causes this issue?

You have selected <ZK>Exclude Canceled Items</> on the selection screen.
Item &V2& of scheduling agreement &V1& was canceled.

System Response

Scheduling agreement &V1& item &V2& will not be copied.

How to fix this error?

If you want to copy this item, restart the program and deselect
<ZK>Exclude Canceled Items</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SACO041 - Document &1/&2 will not be copied; item has already been rejected ?

  The SAP error message SACO041 indicates that a document (identified by &1/&2) cannot be copied because one of its items has already been rejected. This typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as in the SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules, where documents are created, modified, or copied.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to copy contains at least one item that has been marked as rejected. In SAP, rejected items are not eligible for further processing, including copying to new documents. This is a safeguard to ensure that invalid or erroneous data is not propagated through the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Document: Check the document identified by &1/&2 to identify which item has been rejected. You can do this by displaying the document in the relevant transaction (e.g., FB03 for financial documents).
  
  
  Check Item Status: Look at the status of each item in the document. You may need to navigate to the item details to see which one is marked as rejected.
  
  
  Correct the Rejected Item: If the rejected item is incorrect, you may need to correct the data or remove the item from the document. Depending on your business process, you might need to reverse the document or create a new one without the rejected item.
  
  
  Consult with Your Team: If you are unsure why the item was rejected or how to proceed, consult with your finance or controlling team. They may have specific procedures for handling rejected items.
  
  
  Re-attempt the Copy: Once the rejected item has been addressed, you can attempt to copy the document again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), or any specific transaction related to the document type you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more information on document processing and handling rejected items.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.