How To Fix WB2R239 - Follow-On Documents from Contract Settlement cannot be closed

WB2R239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2R - Messages Rebates

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Follow-On Documents from Contract Settlement cannot be closed

What causes this issue?

Follow-On documents from contract settlement cannot be closed, as
closing of these document types doesn't reopen the settlement document.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use Reversal instead.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2R239 - Follow-On Documents from Contract Settlement cannot be closed ?

  The SAP error message WB2R239 indicates that there are follow-on documents related to a contract settlement that cannot be closed. This typically occurs in the context of contract management and settlement processes within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Open Follow-On Documents: There are still open follow-on documents (like invoices, purchase orders, or other financial documents) that are linked to the contract settlement. These documents must be processed or closed before the settlement can be finalized.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: Required data or configurations related to the contract or its follow-on documents may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Status Issues: The status of the contract or related documents may not allow for closure. For example, if the contract is still in an active status or if there are pending approvals.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other processes or documents that need