How To Fix V1698 - Item &1 already has a preceding document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Item &1 already has a preceding document

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign item &V1& later to a preceding document.
However, the item is already referenced to a preceding document.

System Response

The system does not allow any further processing.

How to fix this error?

You cannot assign this item to any other preceding document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1698 - Item &1 already has a preceding document ?

  The SAP error message V1698, which states "Item &1 already has a preceding document," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when you are trying to create or modify a sales document (like a sales order or delivery) that references an item that already has an associated preceding document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a follow-up document for an item that has already been processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Document Reference: The item you are trying to process is already linked to a preceding document (like a quotation, sales order, or delivery).
  Document Flow Issues: The system has detected that the item is already part of a document flow, which prevents further processing.
  Incorrect Document Type: You may be using the wrong document type that does not allow for the creation of a new document for the item in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Flow: Review the