How To Fix WS083 - Document & saved (no accounting document generated)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Document & saved (no accounting document generated)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS083 - Document & saved (no accounting document generated) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS083: Document & saved (no accounting document generated)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message indicates that a document has been saved successfully in the system, but no accounting document was created as part of the process. This typically happens in scenarios where the transaction or document being processed does not require or is not configured to generate an accounting document.
  Common causes include:
  
  The transaction is a non-posting document (e.g., a logistics document, a workflow document, or a document for informational purposes only).
  The document is saved as a draft or preliminary version without triggering accounting.
  Configuration settings or user exit/custom code prevent the creation of an accounting document.
  The document type or posting key used does not lead to accounting entries.
  The document is part of a process that separates document creation and accounting posting into different steps.
  
  
  When does this occur?
  
  In Logistics modules (e.g., MM, SD) when saving delivery or goods movement documents that do not immediately create accounting entries.
  In workflow or document management scenarios where documents are saved but accounting is done later.
  In custom developments or enhancements where accounting document creation is conditional.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle:
  
  
  Check the business process:
  
  Verify if the document is expected to generate an accounting document at this stage.
  Some documents are designed to be saved first and posted later.
  
  
  
  Review configuration:
  
  Check the document type settings in IMG (e.g., under Financial Accounting ? Document ? Document Types).
  Verify if the document type is set to generate accounting documents.
  Check the posting keys and account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Check user exits or BAdIs:
  
  Custom code might be suppressing accounting document creation.
  Review any enhancements or user exits related to document posting.
  
  
  
  Check transaction logs and document flow:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document), VL03N (Display Delivery), or MB03 (Display Material Document) to see document status.
  Check if accounting documents are created later in the process.
  
  
  
  If accounting document is required but not created:
  
  Investigate error logs or dumps (transaction ST22).
  Check authorization issues.
  Run transaction FBV0 (Post Parked Document) or related transactions if posting is pending.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message class: WS0 (Workflow or document processing messages)
  Transaction codes: VL01N, VL02N, MB1A, MB1B, FB01, etc., depending on module.
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS083 for module-specific issues.
  SAP Forums: Often discussed in SAP Logistics and FI/CO forums.
  
  
  Summary:
  WS083 is an informational message indicating the document was saved but no accounting document was generated. This is often normal behavior depending on the business process. If accounting posting is expected, check configuration, custom code, and process flow to identify why the accounting document was not created.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or module context, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.