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

OIC_SDP004 - Overview

• 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.

OIC_SDP004 - Details

• 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