How To Fix WS546 - Document &1 saved (document is incomplete)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 546

• Message text: Document &1 saved (document is incomplete)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS546 - Document &1 saved (document is incomplete) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS546: Document &1 saved (document is incomplete):
  
  Error Message
  WS546: Document &1 saved (document is incomplete)
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the document number.
  
  
  Cause
  This message occurs when a financial document is saved in SAP but is incomplete. The system allows the document to be saved in an incomplete state, but it flags it with this message to indicate that some mandatory data or conditions are missing.
  Common reasons for this include:
  
  Missing or incomplete line items.
  Missing required fields such as cost center, profit center, or tax information.
  Incomplete or missing account assignments.
  Missing reference documents or incomplete header data.
  The document is saved as a "parked" document or in a status that requires further completion or approval.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  The document is saved in the system but cannot be posted or processed further until the missing information is completed.
  This message is informational and warns the user or the responsible person that the document needs to be reviewed and completed.
  It often appears in scenarios where documents are parked or saved temporarily for later completion.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Review the Document:
  
  Open the document using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBV0 (Post Parked Document).
  Check for missing or incomplete fields in the header and line items.
  
  
  
  Complete Missing Data:
  
  Fill in all mandatory fields such as cost centers, profit centers, tax codes, or any other required account assignment.
  Ensure all line items are properly entered and balanced.
  
  
  
  Post or Complete the Document:
  
  After completing the document, post it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., FBV0 to post parked documents).
  If the document is intentionally incomplete (e.g., parked for approval), ensure the responsible person completes it.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify if the document is parked or saved as a draft.
  If parked, it needs to be reviewed and posted.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If this message appears frequently and unexpectedly, check the document type configuration in SPRO under Financial Accounting settings.
  Verify if the document type allows incomplete documents to be saved and adjust settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBV0 - Post Parked Document
  FB03 - Display Document
  FB02 - Change Document
  FB08 - Reverse Document (if needed)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to document parking and incomplete documents for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Document Types:
  
  Some document types allow saving incomplete documents (e.g., parked documents).
  Review document type settings in IMG under Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Document Types.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure users have the correct authorizations to complete and post documents.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  Cause: Document saved but missing mandatory data or incomplete.
  Effect: Document cannot be fully processed or posted.
  Solution: Review and complete all required fields, then post the document.
  
  
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