How To Fix SO058 - Document <&> cannot be executed

SO058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Document <&> cannot be executed

What causes this issue?

The function <LS>Execute</> can only be called for documents which have
been assigned execution parameters. The selected document does not meet
these criteria.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SO058 - Details

• The SAP error message SO058, which states "Document <&> cannot be executed," typically occurs when there is an issue with the document you are trying to access or execute in the SAP system. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding these can help in troubleshooting the issue effectively.
  Causes of SO058 Error
  
  
  Document Not Found: The document you are trying to execute may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute the document.
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be executed (e.g., archived, locked, or in a draft state).
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may not be valid for the action you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system errors.
  
  
  Solutions to SO058 Error
  
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if