How To Fix EDOCUMENT220 - Select a status subsequent to the selected status in eDocument Creation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Select a status subsequent to the selected status in eDocument Creation

What causes this issue?

You have selected a status to define when an eDocument response is
required. This status must not be equal or less than the status you have
selected in the eDocument Creation column.

System Response

The system does not allow this selection.

How to fix this error?

Select a status that is subsequent to the status selected in the
eDocument Creation column.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT220 - Select a status subsequent to the selected status in eDocument Creation ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT220 typically occurs in the context of electronic document (eDocument) processing within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with the creation or processing of electronic documents such as invoices, tax documents, or other regulatory submissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message EDOCUMENT220 indicates that the user is attempting to select a status that is not a valid subsequent status for the current status of the eDocument. In other words, the workflow or status transition rules defined in the system do not allow for the selected status to be applied at this point in the process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current status of the eDocument you are working with. You can usually find this in the document overview or details section.
  
  
  Understand Status Transitions: Familiarize yourself with the allowed status transitions for the specific eDocument type you are working with. This information can often