How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1474 - Partial invoice category for chain type &2 cannot be changed

/SAPPCE/DPCM1474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Partial invoice category for chain type &2 cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1474 - Partial invoice category for chain type &2 cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1474 indicates that there is an issue with changing the partial invoice category for a chain type in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules where invoice processing is involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is an attempt to change the partial invoice category for a chain type that is not allowed. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow changes to the partial invoice category for the specified chain type.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or logic defined in the system that restrict changes to certain invoice categories once they have been set.
  Data Integrity: The system may be enforcing data integrity rules that prevent changes to ensure consistency in invoicing processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the chain