How To Fix WP787 - Document & changed by system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Document & changed by system

What causes this issue?

Previous status of document was &V3&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP787 - Document & changed by system ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WP787 - Document & changed by system
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WP787 typically occurs in SAP when a document (such as a work order, maintenance order, or related document) has been changed or updated by the system automatically, rather than by a user. This can happen during background processing, system updates, or when certain automatic functions or user exits modify the document.
  In many cases, the message is informational or a warning indicating that the document you are trying to process or edit has been changed by the system since you last accessed it. This is to prevent inconsistencies or overwriting changes made by system processes.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When a document is locked or updated by a background job or system process.
  When a user tries to change a document that has been updated by the system after the user last accessed it.
  During automatic updates triggered by system functions, user exits, or