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How To Fix WS414 - Document condition &1 does not exist


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

  • Message number: 414

  • Message text: Document condition &1 does not exist

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  • What causes this issue?

    Condition &v1&, which is assigned to the document, does not exist.

    System Response

    INCLUDE ISR_STOP

    How to fix this error?

    INCLUDE ISR_VERWALTUNG

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS414 - Document condition &1 does not exist ?

    The SAP error message:

    WS414 Document condition &1 does not exist

    typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Document Management System (DMS) when the system tries to find a specific document condition or status but cannot locate it in the database.


    Cause

    • The system is trying to access a document condition (status, type, or classification) identified by a key (represented by &1 in the message) that does not exist in the system.
    • This can happen if:
      • The document condition was never created or maintained.
      • The document condition was deleted or is inactive.
      • There is a mismatch or typo in the document condition ID used in the workflow or program.
      • The customizing or master data related to document conditions is incomplete or inconsistent.

    Solution

    1. Check the Document Condition ID:

      • Identify the exact document condition ID referenced by &1 in the error message.
      • Verify if this condition exists in the system.
    2. Verify Document Condition Maintenance:

      • Go to the relevant customizing transaction or master data maintenance screen.
      • For example, if this relates to document statuses or conditions in DMS, check via transaction CV02N or customizing paths like:
        • Logistics ? Central Functions ? Document Management ? Document Types ? Define Document Statuses
      • Ensure the condition exists and is active.
    3. Correct the Workflow or Program:

      • If the error occurs in a workflow, check the workflow container or step where the document condition is referenced.
      • Correct the condition ID if it is wrong or update the workflow logic to use an existing condition.
    4. Recreate or Activate the Missing Condition:

      • If the condition was deleted or missing, recreate it with the correct parameters.
      • Activate it if it is inactive.
    5. Check Authorizations:

      • Sometimes, the condition exists but the user or process does not have authorization to access it, leading to a "not found" error.
      • Verify user roles and authorizations related to document conditions.

    Related Information

    • Transaction Codes:

      • CV02N - Change Document
      • CV03N - Display Document
      • SWI1 - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow errors)
      • SPRO - Customizing (to check document condition configuration)
    • SAP Notes:

      • Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS414 or document condition errors.
      • Sometimes patches or corrections are available if this is a known issue.
    • Common Contexts:

      • Document Management System (DMS)
      • SAP Workflow involving document processing
      • Document status or condition management in logistics or quality management modules

    Summary

    Aspect Details
    Error WS414 Document condition &1 does not exist
    Cause Missing or incorrect document condition ID
    Solution Verify and maintain the document condition; correct workflow or program references
    Related T-codes CV02N, CV03N, SWI1, SPRO

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