How To Fix SRM_DOCVIEW_WD006 - Action not possible: Document is closed

SRM_DOCVIEW_WD006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_DOCVIEW_WD -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Action not possible: Document is closed

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SRM_DOCVIEW_WD006 - Details

• The SAP error message SRM_DOCVIEW_WD006: Action not possible: Document is closed typically occurs in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when a user attempts to perform an action on a document (such as a purchase order, shopping cart, or contract) that has already been closed. This means that the document is no longer in an editable state, and certain actions cannot be performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The primary cause of this error is that the document has reached a status where it is considered closed. This could happen after the document has been fully processed, approved, or completed.
  Workflow Completion: If the document was part of a workflow, it may have been completed, and no further actions can be taken.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to perform actions on closed documents, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question.