How To Fix WS175 - Accounting document was created with business transaction &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Accounting document was created with business transaction &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS175 - Accounting document was created with business transaction &1 (&2) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS175: "Accounting document was created with business transaction &1 (&2)":
  
  Error Message
  WS175: Accounting document was created with business transaction &1 (&2)
  
  &1 = Business transaction code (e.g., RFBU, RFBI, etc.)
  &2 = Additional information, often the transaction variant or related code
  
  
  Cause
  This message is an information or warning message rather than an error that stops processing. It appears when you try to post or change an accounting document that was originally created with a specific business transaction variant.
  
  The system is informing you that the accounting document you are working with was created using a particular business transaction.
  This message typically appears during document reversal, change, or display processes.
  It helps users understand the origin of the document and the business context under which it was created.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to reverse or change an accounting document that was created with a special business transaction.
  When you post documents using certain business transactions that have specific posting logic.
  When you display documents and the system wants to inform you about the original business transaction.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle
  
  No corrective action is usually required because this is an informational message.
  If you are reversing or changing the document, proceed as usual.
  If you want to suppress this message, you can check the message control settings in the system, but generally, it is recommended to keep it for audit and traceability purposes.
  Ensure that you are using the correct business transaction for posting or reversal to maintain consistency.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Business transactions in FI: These are special transaction codes that control how accounting documents are posted (e.g., RFBU for vendor invoices, RFBI for customer invoices).
  Document flow and audit: Knowing the business transaction helps in tracing the document origin and understanding the posting logic.
  Message class WS1: This message belongs to the message class WS1, which contains messages related to accounting document processing.
  
  
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  Message
  WS175: Accounting document was created with business transaction &1 (&2)
  
  
  Type
  Informational / Warning
  
  
  Cause
  Document was originally created with a specific business transaction
  
  
  Effect
  Message appears during reversal/change/display of document
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; proceed with your process
  
  
  Related
  Business transaction codes, FI document posting
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can also help you with how to find the business transaction code or how to suppress this message, just let me know!