How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE254 - Status for all Bill of Exchanges must be same

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Status for all Bill of Exchanges must be same

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE254 - Status for all Bill of Exchanges must be same ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE254 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the status of the Bill of Exchanges (BoE) being processed. Specifically, this error occurs when the system detects that the statuses of the BoEs involved in a transaction are not uniform. For example, if you are trying to process multiple BoEs, and some are in a "pending" status while others are "completed," the system will raise this error.
  Cause:
  
  Mixed Statuses: The primary cause of this error is that the BoEs being processed have different statuses. For instance, some may be marked as "open," while others are "closed" or "canceled."
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors where BoEs were incorrectly updated or not updated at all.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the configuration of the BoE processing in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Statuses: Review the statuses of all the BoEs involved in the transaction. Ensure that they are all in the same status (e.g., all should be "open" or all should be "completed").
  Update Statuses: If you find that some BoEs are in different statuses, update them to ensure uniformity. This may involve changing the status of some BoEs to match others.
  Reprocess the Transaction: After ensuring that all BoEs have the same status, attempt to reprocess the transaction that triggered the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on handling BoE statuses.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Bill of Exchanges, such as F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments) or F-58 (Post Incoming Payments), to better understand where the error may be occurring.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user processing the BoEs has the necessary permissions to change statuses or perform the required actions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BOE_MESSAGE254 error and ensure that your Bill of Exchanges are processed correctly.