How To Fix WB2B2361 - Not allowed combination of purpose and system status

WB2B2361 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Not allowed combination of purpose and system status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2361 - Not allowed combination of purpose and system status ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2361, which states "Not allowed combination of purpose and system status," typically occurs in the context of business processes involving the use of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with specific document statuses in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the purpose of a transaction and the current status of the system or document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Status and Purpose: The error usually arises when the system status of a document or object does not allow for the intended purpose of the transaction. For example, if you are trying to change the status of a document that is currently locked or in a status that does not permit changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain combinations of statuses and purposes.
  Workflow Restrictions: If the transaction is part of a workflow, the workflow may have specific rules that prevent certain