How To Fix WP761 - This document cannot be postponed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 761

• Message text: This document cannot be postponed

What causes this issue?

The status of the document means that it cannot be postponed.

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

System Response

The document was not postponed.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP761 - This document cannot be postponed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP761 - This document cannot be postponed
  
  Cause:
  The error message WP761 typically occurs in SAP Project System (PS) or related modules when you attempt to postpone (reschedule) a document or an activity, but the system determines that postponing is not possible. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  The document or activity is already confirmed or has actual postings that prevent changes to the planned dates.
  The document is locked or has status settings that disallow postponement.
  The scheduling logic or constraints in the system do not allow the new proposed dates.
  Dependencies or relationships with other documents or activities prevent postponement.
  The document is in a status that does not permit date changes (e.g., already settled or closed).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WP761 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document or activity. If it is confirmed, settled, or closed, postponement may not be allowed.
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or relevant transaction to check status.
  
  
  
  Review Actual Postings:
  
  Check if there are actual costs, confirmations, or postings against the document.
  If actuals exist, postponing planned dates might be restricted.
  
  
  
  Check Scheduling Constraints:
  
  Review scheduling parameters and constraints that might prevent postponement.
  Adjust scheduling logic if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Look for predecessor or successor relationships that restrict date changes.
  Modify dependencies if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Unlock Document:
  
  Ensure the document is not locked by another user or process.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction/Method:
  
  Use the appropriate SAP transaction or function module designed for postponing documents.
  Sometimes postponement is only possible via specific transactions or programmatic methods.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WP761 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ20N - Project Builder (for project activities)
  CN41 - Project Structure Overview
  CN42 - Project Planning Board
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Project System (PS)
  Plant Maintenance (PM) if related to maintenance orders
  Production Planning (PP) if related to production orders
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for message WP761 for specific scenarios.
  Review SAP Help Portal for postponement and scheduling in Project System.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WP761 arises because the system does not allow postponing the document due to status, actual postings, scheduling constraints, or dependencies. To fix it, verify the document status, check for actual postings, review scheduling constraints and dependencies, and ensure you are using the correct method to postpone. If needed, consult SAP Notes or support for further assistance.