How To Fix B1623 - Status & and direction & are not compatible

B1623 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 623

• Message text: Status & and direction & are not compatible

What causes this issue?

These selection options cannot be used together.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Change the status selection or the direction, so that a valid
combination of options is selected. (status < 50 for outbound, >= 50
for inbound).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1623 - Status & and direction & are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message B1623, which states that "Status & and direction & are not compatible," typically occurs in the context of business transactions or processes where there is a mismatch between the status of a document or item and the expected direction (e.g., inbound or outbound).
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Mismatch: The status of the document (e.g., purchase order, sales order, etc.) does not align with the expected direction of the transaction. For example, if a document is in a "completed" status but the system expects it to be in a "pending" status for an outbound delivery.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define how statuses and directions are related, and these may not be set up correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect status updates or missing information that leads to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the document or