How To Fix VF855 - Only documents with status ôIn Progressö can be finalized.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 855

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF855 - Only documents with status ôIn Progressö can be finalized. ?

  The SAP error message VF855, which states "Only documents with status 'In Progress' can be finalized," typically occurs in the context of billing documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that the document you are trying to finalize (e.g., billing document, invoice) is not in the correct status to be processed further.
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to finalize is not in the "In Progress" status. It may be in a status such as "Completed," "Cancelled," or "Blocked."
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the billing document that prevents it from being finalized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to finalize the document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the finalization of certain documents based on their status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the billing document. You can do this by navigating to the billing document in the SAP system and checking its current status. If it is not "In Progress," you will need to determine why it is in a different status.
  
  
  Review Document Details: Ensure that all required fields and data are filled out correctly in the billing document. Look for any error messages or warnings that may indicate missing information.
  
  
  Change Document Status: If the document is in a status that cannot be finalized, you may need to change its status back to "In Progress." This may involve reversing a previous action or correcting any issues that caused the status change.
  
  
  User Authorization: Check if the user has the necessary permissions to finalize the document. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required authorizations.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this issue. There may be specific patches or updates that resolve known issues related to document finalization.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VF01 (Create Billing Document), VF02 (Change Billing Document), and VF03 (Display Billing Document) to manage billing documents effectively.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to billing processes and document statuses for a deeper understanding of how these statuses are managed within the system.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP billing processes to better understand how to handle billing documents and resolve common issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VF855 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.