How To Fix WS536 - &1 documents have been selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 536

• Message text: &1 documents have been selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS536 - &1 documents have been selected ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS536 &1 documents have been selected
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The message WS536 typically appears in the context of SAP workflow or document processing, indicating that a certain number of documents (represented by &1) have been selected for processing. This message itself is informational, but it often appears when the system expects a single document or a specific document but multiple documents have been selected or found.
  Common causes include:
  
  Multiple documents matching the selection criteria when only one was expected.
  Batch processing or selection screen where multiple documents are selected.
  Workflow step or report expecting a single document but receiving multiple.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During workflow processing or task execution.
  When running reports or transactions that process documents.
  When selecting documents in mass processing or batch jobs.
  
  
  Solution / How to resolve:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  Refine the selection criteria to ensure only the intended document(s) are selected.
  Use more specific filters (e.g., document number, date range, status).
  
  
  
  Adjust Processing Logic:
  
  If the process expects a single document, modify the logic or user input to select only one.
  If multiple documents are valid, ensure the program or workflow can handle multiple documents.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow or Program Settings:
  
  Check if the workflow step or report parameters are set correctly.
  Adjust the workflow to handle multiple documents if necessary.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Inform users about the correct selection process to avoid selecting multiple documents unintentionally.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is informational and often part of a larger process or error.
  Check the context in which WS536 appears to understand if it is causing a blockage or just informing.
  Look into SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific transaction or workflow for more tailored guidance.
  Example transactions where this might appear: workflow inbox, mass document processing, or custom reports.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where WS536 appears, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.