How To Fix VKK_QUOT016 - The acceptance status of document &1 has been sent before

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VKK_QUOT - Quotation Monitoring

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The acceptance status of document &1 has been sent before

What causes this issue?

The acceptance status of the quotation for document &V1& , business
partner &V2& has been sent to the information container before: Accepted
amount &V3& &V4&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VKK_QUOT016 - The acceptance status of document &1 has been sent before ?

  The SAP error message VKK_QUOT016 indicates that the acceptance status of a document (typically a quotation or contract) has already been sent previously. This error often arises in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with quotations or contracts that require acceptance from a customer or partner.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The system is attempting to send the acceptance status for a document that has already been processed. This could happen if the user tries to resend the acceptance status for the same document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the same acceptance status from being sent multiple times.
  User Error: The user may not be aware that the acceptance status has already been sent, leading to attempts to resend it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. If the acceptance status has already been sent, there may be no need to resend it.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs or transaction logs to see if there are any entries related to the document that indicate it has already been processed.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for guidance on handling acceptance statuses and the specific error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for handling acceptance statuses to avoid duplicate submissions.
  System Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to acceptance status processing to ensure they align with business requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA21 (Create Quotation), VA22 (Change Quotation), and VA23 (Display Quotation) to manage quotations effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VKK_QUOT016 error and ensure that acceptance statuses are managed correctly within your SAP system.