How To Fix VA143 - Creation of standard version not allowed because of direct mailing status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VA - Output for CAS Sales Activities

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Creation of standard version not allowed because of direct mailing status

What causes this issue?

You tried to create an address list version. This is only possible if
the overall status of the direct mailing campaign has not been set to
"completed".

How to fix this error?

Since the direct mailing campaign is completed, check whether you need
to create another address list version.
You can create another address list version by setting the status of
the direct mailing campaign to "being edited".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VA143 - Creation of standard version not allowed because of direct mailing status ?

  The SAP error message VA143, which states "Creation of standard version not allowed because of direct mailing status," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when trying to create or modify a sales document that is linked to a direct mailing campaign. This error indicates that the document cannot be processed in the standard version due to its association with a direct mailing status.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the sales document (such as a quotation or sales order) is linked to a direct mailing campaign, which has specific restrictions on how it can be processed. When a document is in a direct mailing status, it may be set to prevent changes or the creation of standard versions to ensure the integrity of the campaign data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VA143 error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Direct Mailing Status: Review the status of the direct