How To Fix V1693 - Caution: The referencing procedure has possibly already been used

V1693 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Caution: The referencing procedure has possibly already been used

What causes this issue?

You are procesing a referencing procedure that is probably already
being used in master contracts.
Ensure that the fields in the referencing procedure agree with the data
in the master contract and its dependent lower-level contracts.
Any changes could lead to the deletion of references, for example.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1693 - Caution: The referencing procedure has possibly already been used ?

  The SAP error message V1693, which states "Caution: The referencing procedure has possibly already been used," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when dealing with sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This message indicates that the system has detected that the referencing document (like a quotation or a previous order) may have already been utilized in another transaction, which could lead to potential issues like double processing or inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Reference: The referencing document (e.g., a quotation or another sales order) has already been used to create another sales document.
  System Configuration: There may be settings in the system that allow for the reuse of documents, but the system is configured to warn users about potential issues.
  User Error: Users may be attempting to reference a document that they believe is still valid, but it has already been processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the referencing