How To Fix RE084 - Document stays in workflow despite changed document type

RE084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Document stays in workflow despite changed document type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE084 - Document stays in workflow despite changed document type ?

  The SAP error message RE084 indicates that a document remains in the workflow even after its document type has been changed. This can occur in the context of SAP Real Estate Management (RE) or other modules where document workflows are utilized.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow configuration may not be set up to handle changes in document types correctly. If the workflow is not designed to recognize or process the new document type, it may not transition the document out of the workflow.
  
  
  Document Type Dependencies: Certain document types may have specific dependencies or conditions that must be met for the workflow to proceed. If these conditions are not satisfied after the document type change, the document may remain in the workflow.
  
  
  Incomplete Workflow Steps: If there are pending approvals or actions required in the workflow that have not been completed, changing the document type may