How To Fix SO047 - Reply required - cannot be moved

SO047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Reply required - cannot be moved

What causes this issue?

You tried to move a document with the attribute <ZK>Reply required</>.
You have to reply to the document before you can move it.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Reply to the document with <LS>Document -> Reply</> or <LS>Reply
w/reference</> and then move it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SO047 - Details

• The SAP error message SO047 ("Reply required - cannot be moved") typically occurs in the context of SAP's workflow or document management systems, particularly when dealing with business documents or messages that require a response or action from a user. This error indicates that there is a pending reply or action that must be addressed before the system can proceed with the requested operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Approval or Response: The document or workflow item requires a response or approval from a user before it can be processed further.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may be configured to require a reply or action that has not yet been completed.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to move or process the document without addressing the required reply.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Workflow Items: Review the workflow items assigned to you or the relevant user. Ensure that any required actions or replies are completed.
  Respond to Pending Requests: If