How To Fix EDOCUMENT_TW036 - PDF can't be generated becasue the document has not been submitted yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_TW - Taiwan eDocument messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: PDF can't be generated becasue the document has not been submitted yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_TW036 - PDF can't be generated becasue the document has not been submitted yet ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_TW036 indicates that a PDF document cannot be generated because the associated document has not been submitted yet. This error typically occurs in the context of electronic document management or electronic invoicing processes within SAP, particularly in regions where electronic document submission is mandatory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document in question has not been submitted to the relevant authority or system. This could be due to a missing submission step in the workflow.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing, preventing the document from being considered "submitted."
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the electronic document management system or the specific settings for the document type.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to submit the document, leading to it being in a non-submitted state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in the system. Ensure that it has been submitted