How To Fix WB2B2364 - Status cannot be changed; Trading Contract &1 in approval process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 364

• Message text: Status cannot be changed; Trading Contract &1 in approval process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2364 - Status cannot be changed; Trading Contract &1 in approval process ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2364 indicates that a trading contract is currently in the approval process, and therefore, its status cannot be changed. This is a common issue in SAP systems when dealing with trading contracts, especially in environments where multiple users are involved in the approval workflow.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the trading contract identified by the placeholder &1 is still pending approval. In SAP, certain statuses are locked during the approval process to prevent changes that could affect the integrity of the contract or the approval workflow.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the current status of the trading contract. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction code (e.g., WB2B or ME33K for contracts) and checking the approval workflow.
  
  
  Contact Approver: If you have the necessary permissions, contact the person responsible for approving the contract. They may