How To Fix EI534 - Not possible to set status 'D'

EI534 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 534

• Message text: Not possible to set status 'D'

What causes this issue?

A financial document that has already been assigned, has been changed
and is to be set back to active status. This is not possible until you
have actually saved the document.

System Response

The system does not allow you to set status 'D'.

How to fix this error?

Please save the document first, and then set status 'D'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI534 - Not possible to set status 'D' ?

  The SAP error message EI534 "Not possible to set status 'D'" typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with the status of documents in the SAP system. The 'D' status usually indicates a specific state that the document cannot transition to due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Document Locking: The document may be locked by another user or process, preventing status changes.
  Incorrect Document State: The document may not be in a state that allows it to be set to status 'D'. For example, it might need to be in a certain status before it can be changed to 'D'.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the status change based on certain criteria.
  Incomplete Data: Required fields or data may be missing, preventing the status change.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Lock: Verify if