How To Fix EDOCUMENT194 - eDocument is blocked; Action cannot be executed

EDOCUMENT194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 194

• Message text: eDocument is blocked; Action cannot be executed

What causes this issue?

You want to execute an action on an eDocument, but the system does not
permit it. This happens because:
At least one of the business partners is blocked, or
The eDocument has no business partner in this system and the eDocument
has been completed and has not been changed for at least 100 days.

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?

To be able to execute any action on this eDocument, you need to be
assigned to the required authorization group.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EDOCUMENT194 - Details

• The SAP error message EDOCUMENT194 indicates that an eDocument is blocked, preventing any actions from being executed on it. This error typically arises in the context of electronic document processing, such as e-invoicing or other electronic document submissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Status of the eDocument: The eDocument may be in a status that does not allow further actions (e.g., it might be in a "Blocked" or "Error" status).
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing or incorrect, leading to the document being blocked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on the eDocument.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are preventing the document from being processed.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of