How To Fix WS177 - Status &2 of document &1 does not allow updating

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Status &2 of document &1 does not allow updating

What causes this issue?

An update in the <GL:Logistics_Information_System>Logistics
Information System</> is only possible for settlement management
documents, such as supplier billing documents and settlement documents
<(>,<)> once the document has been released to Financial Accounting.
This also applies to the updating of business volume as part of
<DS:GLOS.3526C095AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>subsequent settlement</>.
However, accounting status &V2& (&V3&) of document &V1& indicates that:
The document has not been released to Financial Accounting.
A release to Financial Accounting is not defined for the document
category.
The document cannot be released to Financial Accounting because of an
incorrect setting.

System Response

The update data cannot be created and may be missing for follow-on
functions. Depending on the status of the document, updating may not be
necessary (e.g. status closed because the document is reversed).

How to fix this error?

Please look into this matter. If necessary, release document &V1& to
Financial Accounting or correct any errors.
If the document is not supposed to be released to Financial Accounting,
the update is carried out from another document (list or individual
document), to avoid double updating.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS177 - Status &2 of document &1 does not allow updating ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS177 Status &2 of document &1 does not allow updating
  typically occurs when you try to update or change a document in SAP that is currently in a status which does not permit modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  The document (&1) is in a status (&2) that restricts changes.
  This status could be a "closed", "approved", "posted", or any other status configured in the system that prevents further updates.
  The system enforces business rules or workflow controls that disallow changes to documents in certain statuses to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Document Status:
  
  Identify the current status (&2) of the document (&1).
  Use transaction codes related to the document type to display the status (e.g., VA03 for sales orders, ME23N for purchase orders).
  
  
  
  Understand Status Restrictions:
  
  Review the status profile or status management settings for the document type.
  Check if the status is a system status or user status that restricts changes.
  
  
  
  Change the Document Status (if allowed):
  
  If business process permits, revert the document to a status that allows editing.
  This might require reversing a posting, unlocking the document, or resetting the status via standard SAP transactions or custom programs.
  
  
  
  Follow Business Process:
  
  If the document is finalized (e.g., posted invoice), you may need to create a correction document or credit memo instead of changing the original.
  Consult with your business process owner or SAP functional consultant for the correct approach.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the error can also be due to insufficient user authorizations to update documents in certain statuses.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Status Management: SAP uses system statuses and user statuses to control document processing.
  Transaction Codes: Use appropriate transaction codes to display or change document status.
  Status Profiles: Configured in SPRO under the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  Example: In Sales Order processing, a status like "Completed" or "Delivered" may prevent changes to the order.
  
  
  If you provide the document type or module (e.g., SD, MM, FI), I can give more specific guidance.