How To Fix EI524 - Document is incomplete. Status B set.

EI524 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Document is incomplete. Status B set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI524 - Document is incomplete. Status B set. ?

  The SAP error message EI524 "Document is incomplete. Status B set." typically indicates that a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or invoice) is missing required information that prevents it from being processed further. The "Status B" signifies that the document is incomplete and cannot be posted or processed until the missing information is provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields in the document may not have been filled out. This could include fields like account assignment, delivery dates, or payment terms.
  Incomplete Master Data: Related master data (like vendor, customer, or material master) may be incomplete or missing necessary information.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may require additional fields to be filled out based on the business process or specific document type.
  Validation Rules: Custom validation rules or user exits may be enforcing additional checks that are not met.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document for Missing Information:
  
  Open the document in question and review all fields