How To Fix WS019 - SDoc types of cat. '&' and '&' cannot be processed with this transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 019

• Message text: SDoc types of cat. '&' and '&' cannot be processed with this transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS019 - SDoc types of cat. '&' and '&' cannot be processed with this transaction ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS019 - SDoc types of cat. '&' and '&' cannot be processed with this transaction
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to process or handle two different Service Document (SDoc) types belonging to different categories in a single transaction or processing step. SAP categorizes SDoc types (such as IDocs, BAPIs, or other service documents) into different categories, and certain transactions or functions are designed to process only one category at a time.
  For example, you might be trying to process an SDoc of category 'A' together with another SDoc of category 'B' in a transaction that only supports processing SDocs of a single category.
  
  Explanation:
  
  SDoc types are classified into categories (e.g., inbound, outbound, synchronous, asynchronous).
  The transaction or function you are using expects SDocs of the same category.
  Mixing SDocs of different categories in one operation is not supported, hence the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the SDoc types and their categories you are trying to process.  
  
  Use transaction WE81 to display SDoc types and their categories.
  
  
  
  Process SDocs separately by category:  
  
  Make sure to process SDocs of one category at a time.
  If you have multiple SDocs of different categories, split the processing into separate steps or transactions.
  
  
  
  Review the transaction or program logic:  
  
  If you are developing or customizing, ensure that the logic does not mix SDocs of different categories.
  Adjust the selection or processing logic to handle one category per transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for user input or selection errors:  
  
  Sometimes, the user might have selected multiple SDocs of different categories unintentionally.
  Guide users to select SDocs correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction WE81: Display and maintain SDoc types and their categories.
  Transaction WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs and their status.
  SAP Note / Documentation: Search for WS019 in SAP OSS Notes or SAP Help Portal for specific patches or updates.
  SDoc categories: Common categories include:
  
  1 = Inbound
  2 = Outbound
  3 = Synchronous
  4 = Asynchronous
  (Categories may vary depending on SAP version and configuration)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WS019 indicates a mismatch of SDoc categories in a transaction.
  Process SDocs of the same category together.
  Use WE81 to verify SDoc types and categories.
  Adjust processing logic or user selection accordingly.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.