How To Fix WH017 - Document with ID &/&/&/ already posted (cannot be re-posted)

WH017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Document with ID &/&/&/ already posted (cannot be re-posted)

What causes this issue?

The current header record of the intermediate document contains
the following fields:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Date of the count: &V1&
Time of the count: &V2&
Name of the person in charge: &V3&
A document has already been posted that agrees with the above values in
these fields.

System Response

The system assumes that the current document is identical to the
document already posted. To avoid double posting, the document is not
updated.

How to fix this error?

If, by mistake, the above fields have the same values as the fields
in the document already posted, you can change the fields with the
intermediate document editor and start inbound processing again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH017 - Document with ID &/&/&/ already posted (cannot be re-posted) ?

  The SAP error message WH017, which states "Document with ID &/&/&/ already posted (cannot be re-posted)," typically occurs when you attempt to repost a document that has already been processed and posted in the system. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Warehouse Management (WM) and Inventory Management (IM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Posting Attempt: The most common cause is that the document you are trying to repost has already been posted in the system. SAP prevents reposting to maintain data integrity and avoid duplicate entries.
  Incorrect Document ID: You may be using an incorrect or outdated document ID that does not correspond to an unposted document.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may restrict reposting of documents under specific conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to repost. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery)