How To Fix E0639 - & has already been released, only display possible

E0639 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 639

• Message text: & has already been released, only display possible

What causes this issue?

&v1& has already been released. This means that the basic type or
extension is locked against changes and can only be displayed.

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?

You can create a successor based on &v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0639 - & has already been released, only display possible ?

  The SAP error message E0639 typically indicates that a document or item has already been released and is now in a status that only allows for display, rather than further editing or processing. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional documents in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document has been released, meaning it has moved to a status where it is no longer editable. This is common in workflows where documents go through various approval stages.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the document.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict changes to documents once they reach a certain status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the current status of the document. If it is indeed in a released state, you will need to follow the appropriate process to make any changes (e.g., creating