How To Fix WAB085 - Change of organizational data only for documents with logistics data

WAB085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Change of organizational data only for documents with logistics data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB085 - Change of organizational data only for documents with logistics data ?

  The SAP error message WAB085, which states "Change of organizational data only for documents with logistics data," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change organizational data (such as plant, storage location, or company code) for a document that does not support such changes. This is common in various SAP modules, particularly in logistics and materials management.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types in SAP are designed to be immutable once they are created. For example, purchase orders, goods receipts, or sales orders may have restrictions on changing organizational data after they have been processed.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes do not lead to inconsistencies in the system. Changing organizational data can affect various linked documents and processes.
  Document Status: If the document is already in a certain status (e.g., completed, invoiced), the system may prevent changes to organizational data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAB085