How To Fix V2478 - Subsequent documents not possible due to approval status of the document.

V2478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Subsequent documents not possible due to approval status of the document.

What causes this issue?

The sales document you want to reference is either in approval, being
reworked, or the approval request has been denied. You can only create
subsequent documents for sales documents that do not need to be approved
or have been approved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2478 - Subsequent documents not possible due to approval status of the document. ?

  The SAP error message V2478 indicates that subsequent documents cannot be processed due to the approval status of the original document. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, where certain documents (like sales orders, quotations, etc.) require approval before further actions can be taken, such as creating delivery documents or billing documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Approval Workflow: The original document is in a status that requires approval, and until it is approved, no subsequent documents can be created.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that is not allowed for further processing (e.g., "Blocked", "Pending Approval").
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require approvals for certain types of documents or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the original document. If it is pending approval, you will need to follow the appropriate workflow to get it approved.
  Approval Process: Ensure that the necessary approvals are obtained. This may