How To Fix SBDS357 - It is not possible to reassign the selected document

SBDS357 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBDS - Message Class: Business Document Service

• Message number: 357

• Message text: It is not possible to reassign the selected document

What causes this issue?

Notes or annotations exist for the selected document. These documents
can not currently be reassigned.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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 SBDS357 - It is not possible to reassign the selected document ?

  The SAP error message SBDS357, which states "It is not possible to reassign the selected document," typically occurs in the context of document management or workflow processes within SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to reassign may be in a status that does not allow reassignment. For example, it could be locked, completed, or in a state that prohibits changes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to reassign the document may not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to perform this action.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on reassignment based on business rules or configurations.
  
  
  Workflow Issues: If the document is part of a workflow, it may be in a step that does not allow reassignment, or the workflow may be incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical