How To Fix V1218 - The reason for rejection has been changed

V1218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 218

• Message text: The reason for rejection has been changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1218 - The reason for rejection has been changed ?

  The SAP error message V1218, "The reason for rejection has been changed," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, deliveries, or returns. This message indicates that there has been a change in the reason for rejection associated with a particular document, which may lead to inconsistencies or issues in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Document Status: The reason for rejection may have been altered after the document was initially created, leading to a mismatch in the expected status.
  User Input Error: A user may have inadvertently changed the reason for rejection in the document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how reasons for rejection are handled, and changes to these settings can trigger this error.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data related to the sales order or delivery, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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