How To Fix WB2B832 - Successor document exists: Add on tables cannot be created

WB2B832 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 832

• Message text: Successor document exists: Add on tables cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B832 - Successor document exists: Add on tables cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message WB2B832 indicates that there is an issue with creating add-on tables due to the existence of a successor document. This typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with business documents like purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that there is already a successor document linked to the current document. In SAP, a successor document is a document that is created as a follow-up to another document. For example, if you have a purchase order that has already been converted into a purchase requisition or an invoice, the system will not allow you to create additional add-on tables for the original document because it is already linked to a successor.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to process. Ensure