How To Fix EDOCUMENT_PT004 - Distribution delivery: no approval ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_PT - Message Class for Portugal

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Distribution delivery: no approval ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_PT004 - Distribution delivery: no approval ID ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_PT004 typically indicates that there is an issue with the distribution delivery process, specifically that there is no approval ID associated with the document. This error can occur in the context of electronic document processing, such as when dealing with e-invoicing or electronic document distribution.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Approval ID: The primary cause of this error is that the system expects an approval ID for the distribution delivery, but it is not present. This could be due to:
  
  The document not being approved yet.
  A configuration issue where the approval process is not set up correctly.
  A missing or incomplete entry in the relevant tables that manage approval IDs.
  
  
  
  Workflow Issues: If there is a workflow involved in the approval process, it may not have been triggered or completed, leading to the absence of the required approval ID.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry during the creation of the document can also