How To Fix VF850 - Only documents with status ôIn Progressö can be rejected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Only documents with status ôIn Progressö can be rejected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF850 - Only documents with status ôIn Progressö can be rejected. ?

  The SAP error message VF850, which states "Only documents with status 'In Progress' can be rejected," typically occurs in the context of billing documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that you are attempting to reject a billing document that is not in the correct status for rejection.
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The billing document you are trying to reject is not in the "In Progress" status. It may be in a status such as "Completed," "Cancelled," or "Blocked," which does not allow for rejection.
  Document Type: Certain document types may have restrictions on their status transitions, preventing them from being rejected if they have already been processed or finalized.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to reject documents in certain statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the billing document you are trying to reject. You can do this by navigating to the billing document in the SAP system and checking its current status.
  Revert to 'In Progress': If the document is not in the "In Progress" status, you may need to take steps to revert it to that status, if possible. This may involve reversing or cancelling previous actions taken on the document.
  Use Correct Transaction: Ensure you are using the correct transaction code for rejecting the document. The transaction code for rejecting a billing document is typically VF11 (Cancel Billing Document) or VF02 (Change Billing Document) depending on your specific needs.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on billing document statuses and the processes involved in rejecting or cancelling documents.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the rejection action.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  VF02 - Change Billing Document
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  VF11 - Cancel Billing Document
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the VF850 error and successfully manage your billing documents in SAP.