How To Fix W_CB224 - The status does not allow adding of eligible partners

W_CB224 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 224

• Message text: The status does not allow adding of eligible partners

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB224 - The status does not allow adding of eligible partners ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB224 - The status does not allow adding of eligible partners
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to add a partner function to a business transaction (such as a sales order, delivery, billing document, etc.) but the current status of the document does not permit changes to partner data. In SAP, certain document statuses restrict modifications to partner assignments to ensure data consistency and process integrity.
  For example, if a sales order is already partially delivered, invoiced, or blocked, the system may prevent adding or changing partner functions because the document is in a status where partner data should not be altered.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Partner functions (like Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Payer, Bill-to party) are critical for processing business transactions.
  SAP controls when these partners can be added or changed based on the document's processing status.
  If the document is in a status that disallows partner changes (e.g., after certain processing steps or status