How To Fix 9J088 - Document has status "&1" and "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Document has status "&1" and "&2"

What causes this issue?

The document has internal status '&V1&' and external status '&V2&'.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J088 - Document has status "&1" and "&2" ?

  The SAP error message 9J088 indicates that a document has a status that prevents further processing. The message typically appears in the context of document management or workflow processes within SAP, and the placeholders "&1" and "&2" represent the specific statuses of the document in question.
  Cause:
  The error message 9J088 is triggered when an attempt is made to process a document that is in a status that does not allow the requested action. Common causes include:
  
  The document is in a "locked" status, meaning it cannot be edited or processed further.
  The document is in a "completed" or "archived" status, which may prevent any changes or further actions.
  The document may require approval or may be in a workflow that has not been completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the current status of the document using the document management or workflow tools in SAP. Identify what the statuses "&1" and "&2" represent.
  Unlock or Change Status: If the document is locked, you may need to unlock it or change its status. This may require appropriate permissions or roles within SAP.
  Complete Workflow: If the document is part of a workflow, ensure that all necessary approvals or steps have been completed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for handling documents in specific statuses.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional expert who can provide guidance based on the specific context of your SAP environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to view or change document statuses (e.g., transaction codes for document management, workflow management, etc.).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the document.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.