How To Fix WP318 - You cannot display this document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 318

• Message text: You cannot display this document

What causes this issue?

The document cannot be displayed, since, although a document number was
issued, this was not saved on the database.

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

This was done for reasons of performance.
Documents are used to document changes to objects relevant to business
management. Even when a document is not saved, as in this case, the
changes are still made that would have been documented in the
document.
Although the document is not in the database, a number has been issued
for document flow.
This only happens if the document is not required for subsequent
processes (such as for audits).

System Response

This message is for information only. The system is operating
normally.

How to fix this error?

If you wish documents to be created in such a situation, you can usually
do this by making the relevant Customizing settings for the application
concerned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP318 - You cannot display this document ?

  SAP Error Message WP318: "You cannot display this document"
  
  Cause:
  The error message WP318 typically occurs when a user tries to display a document (such as a worklist document, workflow item, or a related business document) but does not have the necessary authorization or the document is in a status that prevents it from being displayed.
  Common causes include:
  
  Authorization issues: The user lacks the required permissions to view the document.
  Document status: The document might have been deleted, archived, or is in a status that disallows display.
  Incorrect document number or reference: The document number entered does not exist or is incorrect.
  System inconsistencies: The document might be corrupted or there is a mismatch in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WP318 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to display the document.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check missing authorizations.
  Ensure roles and profiles assigned to the user include permissions for the relevant object (e.g., workflow, document display).
  
  
  
  Verify Document Existence and Status:
  
  Confirm that the document number is correct.
  Check if the document still exists and is not deleted or archived.
  Use relevant transactions (e.g., workflow transactions like SWI1, SWI2_FREQ) to check the document status.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow or Application Logs:
  
  If the document is related to workflow, check workflow logs for errors or inconsistencies.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to find the workflow item and its status.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks or database checks if you suspect data corruption.
  Consult with Basis or technical team if needed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WP318.
  Sometimes, specific patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 – Workflow log display
  SWI2_FREQ – Workflow inbox for users
  SU53 – Authorization check
  SE16/SE16N – Table display to verify document existence
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  For workflow: S_WFAR_OBJ (Workflow: Object)
  For document display: Depends on the application area (e.g., F_BKPF_BUK for FI documents)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues with WP318 in your SAP version.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WP318 means the system cannot display the document due to authorization issues, incorrect document reference, or document status. Verify user authorizations, document existence, and status, and consult workflow or application logs to identify the root cause. Correct authorizations or document references usually resolve the issue.