How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE184 - Status of selected Bill of Exchange &1ácannot be "Hold" or "Void"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Status of selected Bill of Exchange &1ácannot be "Hold" or "Void"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE184 - Status of selected Bill of Exchange &1ácannot be "Hold" or "Void" ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE184 indicates that the status of the selected Bill of Exchange (BoE) cannot be set to "Hold" or "Void." This typically occurs when certain conditions or criteria are not met for the Bill of Exchange in question. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Current Status of the Bill of Exchange: The Bill of Exchange may already be in a status that does not allow it to be put on hold or voided. For example, if it has already been paid or cleared, it cannot be voided.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the Bill of Exchange.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that restrict the ability to change the status of certain Bills of Exchange.
  
  
  Dependencies on Other Documents: The Bill of Exchange might be linked to other financial documents or processes that prevent it from being put on hold or voided.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current status of the Bill of Exchange. If it is already in a final state (like "Paid"), you will not be able to change it to "Hold" or "Void."
  
  
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to change the status has the appropriate authorizations. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you have access to the configuration settings, check if there are any rules or restrictions set up that prevent changing the status of the Bill of Exchange.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Investigate if the Bill of Exchange is linked to other transactions or documents. If it is, you may need to address those dependencies first.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Bill of Exchange processing to understand the allowed statuses and transitions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like F-53 for payment processing) that may be involved in the handling of Bills of Exchange.
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message BOE_MESSAGE184.