How To Fix IFW_STATUS003 - Status offset not maintained for doc type &1 inv type &2 and indicator &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFW_STATUS - IFW Status message class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Status offset not maintained for doc type &1 inv type &2 and indicator &3

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFW_STATUS003 - Status offset not maintained for doc type &1 inv type &2 and indicator &3 ?

  The SAP error message IFW_STATUS003 indicates that there is an issue with the status offset not being maintained for a specific document type, invoice type, and indicator in the Intercompany Framework (IFW) module. This error typically arises in scenarios involving intercompany transactions, where proper configuration is crucial for the system to process invoices correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The status offset for the specified document type and invoice type has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings were not completed during the configuration of the Intercompany Framework.
  Incorrect Document Type or Invoice Type: The document type or invoice type being used in the transaction does not have a corresponding status offset defined.
  Indicator Issues: The indicator specified in the error message may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the expected values in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IFW_STATUS003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Intercompany Framework in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant section where status offsets are defined (usually under Financial Accounting or Intercompany settings).
  Ensure that the status offset is maintained for the specified document type, invoice type, and indicator.
  
  
  
  Maintain Status Offsets:
  
  If the status offset is missing, create a new entry for the document type and invoice type in the configuration.
  Make sure to include the correct indicator as well.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types and Invoice Types:
  
  Verify that the document type and invoice type being used in the transaction are correct and correspond to the entries in the configuration.
  If necessary, adjust the document type or invoice type in the transaction to match the configured values.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  If the error is resolved, document the changes made for future reference.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or SE11 (to check table entries) to investigate further.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to the Intercompany Framework for detailed configuration steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IFW_STATUS003 error in your SAP system.