How To Fix V1787 - Sales document &1 is currently blocked by an active workflow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Sales document &1 is currently blocked by an active workflow

What causes this issue?

You want to process sales document &V1&.

System Response

At the moment, a workflow exists that will be initiated if you change
the master contract.

How to fix this error?

If the status of the document is not going to change for a long period
of time, see your workflow or system administrator. Use work item ID
&V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1787 - Sales document &1 is currently blocked by an active workflow ?

  The SAP error message V1787 indicates that a sales document (like a sales order) is currently blocked due to an active workflow. This typically occurs when a workflow process is in progress, preventing any changes or actions on the sales document until the workflow is completed or resolved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Workflow: The sales document is part of a workflow process that is currently active. This could be due to approvals, notifications, or other workflow-related activities that need to be completed.
  Pending Approvals: The document may require approval from a user or a group of users, and until those approvals are granted, the document remains blocked.
  System Configuration: The workflow might be configured in such a way that it automatically locks the document during certain stages of processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Workflow Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to check the status of the workflow associated with the sales document. This will help you identify if