How To Fix W_CB231 - Status cannot be set because the document still contains errors

W_CB231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Status cannot be set because the document still contains errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB231 - Status cannot be set because the document still contains errors ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB231: "Status cannot be set because the document still contains errors."
  
  Error Message
  W_CB231: Status cannot be set because the document still contains errors
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when you try to change the status of a document (such as a payment document, invoice, or any other financial/business document) in SAP, but the system detects that the document still contains errors or inconsistencies that must be resolved first.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incomplete or incorrect data in the document (e.g., missing mandatory fields, incorrect amounts, or invalid account assignments).
  Validation errors triggered by user exits, BAdIs, or custom validations.
  Open error messages in the document that have not been corrected or acknowledged.
  Document not fully processed or missing required steps before status change.
  Business rules or workflow conditions that prevent status change until errors are fixed.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error and successfully change the document status, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Document