How To Fix WS118 - Document &1 has status &2 and is complete

WS118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Document &1 has status &2 and is complete

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WS118 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS118 Document &1 has status &2 and is complete
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This message typically occurs when you try to process or change a document that is already in a final or completed status. The system is informing you that the document (identified by &1, which is the document number) has a status (&2, which is the status code or description) indicating it is complete, and therefore no further changes or processing are allowed.
  For example, in workflow or document processing scenarios, once a document is marked as complete or closed, it cannot be edited or reprocessed.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Attempting to change or repost a financial document that is already posted and cleared.
  Trying to reprocess a workflow task or document that has been completed.
  Attempting to reverse or modify a goods movement or invoice that is finalized.
  Processing a sales or purchase order that is already