How To Fix >R168 - Change to SD billing document &1 unsuccessful (update status in VBRK)

>R168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >R -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Change to SD billing document &1 unsuccessful (update status in VBRK)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >R168 - Change to SD billing document &1 unsuccessful (update status in VBRK) ?

  The SAP error message R168 indicates that there was an unsuccessful attempt to change a Sales and Distribution (SD) billing document, specifically related to the update status in the VBRK table (which stores billing document header data). This error can occur due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving it.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The billing document may be locked by another process or user, preventing updates.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the billing document.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the update from being processed.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: Custom ABAP code or enhancements might be interfering with the standard update process.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the database that are causing the update to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the billing