How To Fix WS373 - Select a document number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Select a document number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS373 - Select a document number ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS373 - Select a document number
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS373 - Select a document number typically occurs when a user tries to perform an operation that requires a document number selection, but no document number has been selected or entered. This often happens in scenarios such as:
  
  When working with workflow tasks or inbox items that require the user to select a specific document number before proceeding.
  When running reports or transactions that expect a document number as input but the field is left blank.
  When processing documents in modules like FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), or SD (Sales and Distribution) where the system expects a document number to identify the record to be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS373 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select or Enter a Document Number:
  
  Ensure that you have selected or entered a valid document number in the required field before proceeding.
  If you are in a list or selection screen, highlight or mark the document you want to process.
  
  
  
  Check the Input Screen:
  
  Verify that the document number field is not empty.
  If the document number is supposed to be selected from a list, make sure you have made a selection.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Existence:
  
  Confirm that the document number you are trying to select actually exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to verify the document.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorization:
  
  Sometimes, the user may not have authorization to view or select certain documents, which can cause the system to behave as if no document is selected.
  Verify user roles and authorizations if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow or Program Logic:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom workflow or program, check the logic to ensure that the document number is being passed correctly.
  Debug or check the code to ensure the document number is being captured and used properly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  FB03 (Display Financial Document)  
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)  
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)  
  SWI1 (Work Item Selection)  
  SBWP (Business Workplace)
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:  
  
  Workflow inbox tasks where the user must select a document to process.  
  Reports or batch jobs requiring document number input.  
  Document processing transactions where the document number is mandatory.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WS373 for any specific patches or updates if this error occurs unexpectedly.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WS373 - Select a document number error is a prompt from SAP indicating that a document number must be selected or entered before continuing. The solution is to ensure a valid document number is provided in the relevant field or selection list. Verify document existence and user authorizations if the issue persists.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can offer more tailored guidance.