How To Fix WS286 - Document &1 has been completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Document &1 has been completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS286 - Document &1 has been completed ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WS286 - Document &1 has been completed:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS286 - Document &1 has been completed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation on a document that has already been completed (posted and finalized) in the system. In SAP, once a document is completed, it is generally locked against further changes to ensure data integrity and audit compliance.
  For example:
  
  Attempting to change or reverse a financial document that is already completed.
  Trying to post a document that has already been posted and finalized.
  Trying to process a workflow or transaction on a document that is no longer modifiable.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the document number.
  The system prevents modifications to completed documents to maintain consistency and avoid errors in financial or logistical postings.
  This is a standard control in SAP to ensure that finalized documents are not accidentally altered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document in the relevant module (FI, MM, SD, etc.).
  Use transaction codes like:
  
  FB03 (Display Document) for FI documents.
  MB03 (Display Material Document) for MM documents.
  VF03 (Display Billing Document) for SD documents.
  
  
  
  
  
  If Changes Are Required:
  
  You cannot directly change a completed document.
  Instead, you should:
  
  Reverse or cancel the document using the appropriate reversal transaction (e.g., FB08 for FI document reversal).
  Create a new document with the correct data.
  
  
  For workflow or process-related issues, check if the document needs to be unlocked or if a new document should be created.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Sometimes, the error might appear if the user lacks authorization to change or reverse the document.
  Verify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Process:
  
  Confirm with the business process owner if the document should be reversed or if a new document should be created.
  Follow company policies for document handling.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB03 - Display Financial Document
  FB08 - Reverse Financial Document
  MB03 - Display Material Document
  MR8M - Cancel Invoice Document
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to document reversal and completion status for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Document Status Fields:
  
  In FI documents, the field XBLNR (Reference Document Number) and status indicators can help identify if a document is completed.
  In MM documents, the document flow and status can be checked.
  
  
  
  Workflow Context:
  
  If this error appears in a workflow, ensure that the workflow step is appropriate for the document status.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS286 - Document &1 has been completed
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to modify or process a completed document
  
  
  Solution
  Reverse/cancel the document or create a new one; check authorizations
  
  
  Check
  Document status via display transactions
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  FB03, FB08, MB03, MR8M, VF03
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific module or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.