How To Fix WS237 - No dependent documents exist for document &1

WS237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 237

• Message text: No dependent documents exist for document &1

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WS237 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS237: No dependent documents exist for document &1:
  
  Error Message
  WS237: No dependent documents exist for document &1
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to perform an action or display dependent documents (such as delivery, billing, or material documents) for a sales document or another document, but the system cannot find any dependent documents linked to the specified document number (&1).
  In other words, the system expects that the document you are referencing should have related documents (e.g., a sales order should have a delivery or billing document), but none exist.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Trying to display a delivery or billing document from a sales order that has not yet been processed to that stage.
  Attempting to create or display follow-on documents when the prerequisite documents are missing.
  Using transaction codes or reports that expect dependent documents, but the document is standalone or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status