How To Fix OIC_SDP007 - Only Posting status with 'L' can be rejected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIC_SDP - Billing messages

• Message number: 007

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

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 rejected.

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

System Response

The invoice with this posting status cannot be rejected.

How to fix this error?

Ask your analyst to correct and approve the invoice.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIC_SDP007 - Only Posting status with 'L' can be rejected ?

  The SAP error message OIC_SDP007 indicates that a posting can only be rejected if its status is 'L', which typically stands for "Locked" or "In Process." This error usually occurs in the context of document processing, such as in the SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems, where certain actions can only be performed on documents that are in a specific state.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to reject a posting that is not in the 'L' (Locked) status. This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  The document has already been processed or completed, and its status has changed to something other than 'L'.
  The document may have been posted or finalized, making it ineligible for rejection.
  There may be a misunderstanding of the document's current status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the current status of the document you are trying to reject. Ensure that it is indeed in the 'L' status. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays the document status.
  
  
  Identify the Correct Document: Make sure you are working with the correct document. Sometimes, users may inadvertently try to reject the wrong document.
  
  
  Review Posting Process: If the document is not in 'L' status, review the posting process to understand why it has changed. If it has been processed, you may need to follow a different procedure to handle it (e.g., reversing the document instead of rejecting it).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling document statuses and the rejection process.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you check document statuses, such as FB03 (Display Document) or FB02 (Change Document).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform rejection actions on the documents in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.