How To Fix VF_XPRA012 - Status of document &1 in client &2 was not as expected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_XPRA - Billing messages in Xpra

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Status of document &1 in client &2 was not as expected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_XPRA012 - Status of document &1 in client &2 was not as expected. ?

  The SAP error message:
  VF_XPRA012: Status of document &1 in client &2 was not as expected.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during billing document processing (e.g., in transaction VF01, VF02, or related billing functions) when the system checks the status of a referenced document (such as a sales order, delivery, or previous billing document) and finds that its status does not match the expected status required for the current operation.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The referenced document is not yet released or is blocked.
  The document is already fully billed or has an inconsistent status.
  The document is in a status that prevents further billing or processing.
  Client mismatch or cross-client document reference issues.
  Custom validations or user-exits that check document status and raise this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the status of the referenced document:
  
  Identify the document number (&1) and client (&2) from the error message.
  Use transactions like VA03 (Display Sales Order), VL03N (Display Delivery), or VF03 (Display Billing Document) to check the status.
  Verify if the document is blocked, incomplete, or fully processed.
  
  
  
  Correct the document status:
  
  If the document is blocked, remove the block if appropriate.
  If the document is incomplete, complete the necessary data.
  If the document is fully billed, no further billing is possible.
  
  
  
  Check client consistency:
  
  Ensure that the document belongs to the correct client.
  Cross-client references are generally not allowed; if this is the case, correct the document or client settings.
  
  
  
  Review custom code or user-exits:
  
  If your system has custom validations (e.g., in user-exits like USEREXIT_SAVE_DOCUMENT_PREPARE or BAdIs related to billing), check if they are causing the error.
  Debug the process to see where the status check fails.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or recreate the document:
  
  If the document is corrupted or inconsistent, consider recreating it.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to VF_XPRA012 for any known issues or patches.
  If the problem persists, raise a message with SAP support including detailed logs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes: VF01, VF02, VF03 (Billing), VA03 (Sales Order), VL03N (Delivery)
  Tables: VBAK (Sales Document: Header Data), VBRK (Billing Document: Header Data), LIKP (Delivery Header)
  User-exits/BAdIs: Check for custom logic in billing user-exits or enhancements.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Service Marketplace for notes referencing VF_XPRA012.
  Client concept: SAP documents are client-specific; cross-client references can cause issues.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VF_XPRA012 indicates a mismatch in the expected status of a referenced document during billing or related processing. The solution involves verifying and correcting the status of the document, ensuring client consistency, and reviewing any custom code that might enforce status checks.
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, document type), I can help with more specific guidance.