How To Fix WS509 - Account analysis is only possible from the related follow-on document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Account analysis is only possible from the related follow-on document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS509 - Account analysis is only possible from the related follow-on document ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS509: "Account analysis is only possible from the related follow-on document":
  
  Error Message:
  WS509 - Account analysis is only possible from the related follow-on document
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Document Flow when you try to perform an account analysis or related activity directly on a document that does not have the necessary linkage to a follow-on document.
  
  The system expects that the account analysis should be performed starting from a follow-on document (e.g., an invoice, credit memo, or payment document) rather than the original or preceding document (e.g., a purchase order or delivery).
  The error indicates that the document you are working on does not have a related follow-on document, or the system cannot find the linkage to the follow-on document required for the account analysis.
  This is common in processes like Invoice Verification, Payment Processing, or Document Flow Analysis where the system traces financial postings through related documents.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When trying to analyze or display account assignments or postings from a document that is not the final or follow-on document in the process chain.
  When using transaction codes or functions that require the document to be a follow-on document (e.g., MIRO invoice document, or FI document linked to MM document).
  During workflow steps or custom developments that attempt to access account analysis data from an incorrect document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Flow:
  
  Use transaction MB51, MB03, or VF03 to check the document flow and verify if the document you are analyzing has a follow-on document.
  Ensure you are starting the account analysis from the correct document in the chain (usually the follow-on document).
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Document:
  
  Perform the account analysis from the follow-on document rather than the original document.
  For example, if you want to analyze accounting entries related to a purchase order, you should start from the invoice document (MIRO) or the accounting document generated from it.
  
  
  
  Verify Custom Code or Workflow:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom workflow or program, check the logic to ensure it references the follow-on document correctly.
  Adjust the code to fetch or process the follow-on document before performing account analysis.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the error might be related to missing or incorrect configuration in document flow or account assignment settings.
  Verify that the document types and their relationships are correctly maintained in customizing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Flow in SAP: Understanding the relationship between documents (e.g., Purchase Order ? Goods Receipt ? Invoice ? Payment) is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB03 - Display Material Document
  MIRO - Enter Incoming Invoice
  FB03 - Display Financial Document
  MB51 - Material Document List
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to WS509 for any patches or updates.
  Account Analysis: This function is used to analyze postings and account assignments related to a document, which requires the document to be the one that actually posted the accounting entries.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Cause
  Attempting account analysis on a document without a related follow-on document.
  
  
  Solution
  Perform account analysis from the follow-on document; verify document flow and custom logic.
  
  
  Related Info
  Document flow understanding, transaction codes MB03, MIRO, FB03; check SAP Notes if needed.
  
  
  
  
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