How To Fix WB2B2013 - Release status &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Release status &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2013 - Release status &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2013, which states "Release status &1 is not valid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business-to-Business (B2B) integration or when dealing with certain document statuses in the system. This error indicates that the release status of a document or transaction is not recognized or is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Status: The release status being referenced (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to the status not being recognized.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have been corrupted or improperly set, leading to an invalid status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or change the document with that particular status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for release statuses in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SPRO). Ensure that the status you are trying to use is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the document or transaction that is causing the error. Ensure that it has a valid release status and that it is in the correct state for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed. If the data is coming from an external source, ensure that it is formatted correctly and that all required fields are populated.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the document with the specified status. You may need to check the user's roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with. There may be specific notes or patches that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction codes or document numbers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check the status of documents or to access configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.