How To Fix SE172 - Final entry indicator already set

SE172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Final entry indicator already set

What causes this issue?

From within the list of entry sheets to be processed, you have
attempted to set the "final entry" indicator for a certain entry sheet.
However, the indicator has already been set for the sheet in question.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE172 - Final entry indicator already set ?

  The SAP error message SE172 "Final entry indicator already set" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or inventory management when you attempt to post a transaction that is not allowed because the final entry indicator has already been set for that document or item. This indicator signifies that no further changes or postings can be made to that document or item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Final Entry Indicator Set: The most common cause is that the final entry indicator has been activated for the document or item you are trying to modify or post against. This means that the system has locked the document for further changes.
  Document Status: The document may have been marked as complete or finalized in a previous transaction, preventing any further modifications.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, and the system is configured to prevent changes to finalized entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the document in question to confirm