How To Fix WS470 - Application status &2 not assigned to status group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Application status &2 not assigned to status group &1

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred.

System Response

The function is terminated.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_VERWALTUNG

Procedure for System Administrators

The application status &V2& cannot be assigned to a settlement document
with the status group &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS470 - Application status &2 not assigned to status group &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS470 - Application status &2 not assigned to status group &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use an application status (&2) that has not been assigned to the relevant status group (&1) in the system. In SAP, application statuses are grouped into status groups, and each status group contains a set of valid application statuses. If you attempt to use a status that is not part of the assigned group, the system throws this error.
  In other words:
  
  The system expects the application status to belong to a particular status group, but the status you are trying to use is not linked to that group.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When setting or changing the status of an object (e.g., sales order, production order, service order) programmatically or via user interface.
  When customizing or configuring status profiles.
  During status checks or status updates in workflows or user exits.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Status Group and Application Status:
  
  Identify the status group (&1) and the application status (&2) mentioned in the error message.
  Go to transaction BS22 (Define Status Groups) or BS23 (Assign Status Groups to Object Types) to check the status groups and their assigned statuses.
  
  
  
  Assign the Application Status to the Status Group:
  
  Use transaction BS22 to display the status group.
  Add the missing application status (&2) to the status group (&1).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Customizing:
  
  Check the customizing path relevant to the object type you are working with. For example, for sales documents, check under:
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Status Management
  Ensure that the status group and statuses are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Program or User Exit:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom program or user exit, verify that the status being set is valid for the status group.
  Correct the status assignment logic if necessary.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you make changes in a development system, ensure they are transported to quality and production systems.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BS22 - Define Status Groups
  BS23 - Assign Status Groups to Object Types
  BS24 - Define Application Statuses
  SWI1 - Workflow log (if error occurs in workflow)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to status management for your specific module.
  
  
  
  Status Management:
  
  Application statuses are used to control the processing of business objects.
  Status groups group these statuses logically for easier management.
  
  
  
  Example:
  
  If you have a status group "Z01" and you try to assign status "Z05" which is not part of "Z01", the system will throw WS470.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS470 - Application status &2 not assigned to status group &1
  
  
  Cause
  Application status not assigned to the status group
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the application status to the status group via BS22
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  BS22, BS23, BS24
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact status group and status codes, I can help you with more specific instructions.