How To Fix OIC_SDP004 - Only Posting status with 'L' can be released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIC_SDP - Billing messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Only Posting status with 'L' can be released

What causes this issue?

The invoice approval process is activated for the billing type of the
document. Due to this, the billing document with a posting status other
than 'L' cannot be released to accounting.

System Response

The invoice with this posting status cannot be released to accounting.

How to fix this error?

Ask your analyst to correct and approve the invoice.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIC_SDP004 - Only Posting status with 'L' can be released ?

  The SAP error message OIC_SDP004: Only Posting status with 'L' can be released typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with document postings, particularly in the area of logistics or financial transactions. This error indicates that the document you are trying to release does not have the correct posting status.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the document having a posting status that is not 'L' (which usually stands for "Locked" or "Open"). In SAP, documents must have a specific status to be eligible for certain actions, such as release or further processing. If the document is in a different status (e.g., 'C' for Closed, 'D' for Deleted, etc.), the system will prevent you from releasing it.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the current posting status of the document you are trying to release. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays document details.
  
  
  Change Document Status: If the document is not in the 'L' status, you may need to change its status. This could involve:
  
  Unlocking the document if it is locked.
  Correcting any issues that may have caused the document to be in a non-releasable status.
  If the document is closed or deleted, you may need to reverse or recreate it, depending on your business process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines for handling document statuses. There may be specific procedures in place for your business processes.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue on your own, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide assistance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you check document statuses, such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  MB03: Display Material Document
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions and workarounds for common issues.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the document. Lack of proper permissions can also lead to errors when attempting to release documents.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.