How To Fix WS117 - No messages issued during check on document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No messages issued during check on document &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS117 - No messages issued during check on document & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS117 No messages issued during check on document &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  
  This message appears during the document check process (e.g., in Financial Accounting or Logistics modules) when the system performs a validation or consistency check on a document, but no error, warning, or information messages are generated.
  Essentially, the system ran the check routine but found no issues or messages to report.
  The message is informational and indicates that the check was executed but did not produce any output messages.
  Sometimes, this message can be confusing because it looks like an error, but it actually means "no problems found."
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During document validation or consistency checks (e.g., posting documents, invoice verification, goods movements).
  When custom or standard validation routines are executed and no messages are triggered.
  It can appear in transaction logs, batch jobs, or during manual document checks.
  
  
  Is it an error or a warning?
  
  It is not an error.  
  It is an informational message indicating that the check was performed but no messages were generated.
  The document is considered valid from the perspective of the check.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle it:
  
  No action is required if you see this message because it means the document passed the check without issues.
  If you expected messages (errors or warnings) but none appeared, then:
  
  Verify the check routines or validation logic to ensure they are correctly implemented.
  Check if the message class or message IDs are correctly maintained.
  Review any custom enhancements or user exits that might suppress messages.
  
  
  If the message appears unexpectedly or frequently and causes confusion, consider:
  
  Adjusting the message handling or logging to suppress this informational message.
  Consulting with your SAP functional or technical team to review the check configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WS (usually related to document checks)
  Transaction Codes: Various, depending on the module (e.g., FB03, MIRO, MIGO)
  SAP Notes: There might be SAP Notes related to specific modules or document types that explain this message in context.
  Debugging: You can debug the check routine to see why no messages are issued.
  Custom Checks: If you have custom validations, ensure they are correctly raising messages.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WS117 No messages issued during check on document &
  
  
  Cause
  Document check executed but no messages (errors/warnings) generated
  
  
  Effect
  Informational message; document considered valid
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed unless messages were expected; verify check logic if needed
  
  
  Related
  Document validation, message class WS, custom checks
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific debugging steps or how to suppress this message if it is causing issues in your process.