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How To Fix WS498 - Default application status does not allow any follow-on documents


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

  • Message number: 498

  • Message text: Default application status does not allow any follow-on documents

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  • What causes this issue?

    The default application status set if the result of the profit
    simulation is positive must allow follow-on documents.

    How to fix this error?

    Choose an application status that allows follow-on documents.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS498 - Default application status does not allow any follow-on documents ?

    SAP Error Message:
    WS498 - Default application status does not allow any follow-on documents


    Cause:

    This error occurs when you try to create a follow-on document (such as a delivery, billing document, or invoice) from a preceding document (like a sales order or delivery), but the system finds that the current status of the original document does not permit the creation of any follow-on documents.

    In SAP, each document has an application status that controls what subsequent processing steps are allowed. If the status is set to a value that restricts follow-on documents, the system will prevent further processing and raise this error.

    Typical scenarios include:

    • The sales order or delivery is blocked or has a status that disallows further processing.
    • The document is technically complete or closed.
    • The document is in a status that requires some prerequisite action before follow-on documents can be created.
    • Custom status profiles or user statuses have been configured to restrict follow-on documents.

    Solution:

    1. Check the Application Status of the Original Document:

      • Go to the original document (e.g., sales order, delivery).
      • Check the status tab to see the current application status and user status.
      • Identify if the status is set to a value that restricts follow-on documents.
    2. Change or Remove the Restrictive Status:

      • If the status is user-controlled, you may need to change or remove the user status that blocks follow-on documents.
      • This can be done via the status management screen in the document or via transaction codes like BS22 (User Status Maintenance) or BS23 (Status Profile Maintenance) if you have authorization.
    3. Check Status Profile Configuration:

      • Review the status profile assigned to the document type.
      • Verify which statuses allow or disallow follow-on documents.
      • Adjust the status profile if necessary (requires SAP customization and authorization).
    4. Check for Blocks or Holds:

      • Sometimes, the document might be blocked for delivery or billing.
      • Remove any blocks if appropriate.
    5. Verify Prerequisite Steps:

      • Ensure all prerequisite steps or conditions are met before creating the follow-on document.
      • For example, if the sales order is incomplete or missing required data, complete it first.
    6. Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:

      • Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address this error in particular scenarios.
      • Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS498.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • VA02 - Change Sales Order
      • VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery
      • VF02 - Change Billing Document
      • BS22 - User Status Maintenance
      • BS23 - Status Profile Maintenance
    • Status Management:

      • SAP uses Application Status and User Status to control document processing.
      • Application Status is system-defined.
      • User Status is customizable and can be configured to restrict or allow follow-on documents.
    • Follow-on Documents:

      • Documents created based on a preceding document, e.g., delivery from sales order, billing from delivery.
    • SAP Help:

      • Refer to SAP Help Portal for documentation on status management and follow-on documents.

    Summary:

    The error WS498 indicates that the current status of the original document does not permit creation of follow-on documents. To resolve it, check and adjust the document’s status or remove any blocks that prevent further processing. If necessary, modify the status profile or user status settings to allow follow-on documents.


    If you provide the document type and scenario (e.g., sales order to delivery), I can help with more specific steps.

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