How To Fix WS599 - Status &2 of document &1 does not allow changes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Status &2 of document &1 does not allow changes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS599 - Status &2 of document &1 does not allow changes ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS599: Status &2 of document &1 does not allow changes
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to change a document (e.g., a workflow, purchase order, or other business document) that is currently in a status which does not permit modifications. The status of the document is set to a state that locks the document against changes, often because it is already approved, released, or in a final processing stage.
  For example:
  
  A purchase order that is already approved and released.
  A workflow task that is completed or locked.
  A document that is blocked or closed.
  
  The system checks the status of the document before allowing any changes, and if the status is one that disallows changes, it throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Document Status:
  
  Identify the current status of the document &1 (the document number).
  You can usually find this in the document header or status overview.
  
  
  
  Understand the Status Meaning:
  
  Refer to the status profile or documentation to understand what the status &2 means.
  Common statuses that disallow changes include "Released", "Completed", "Closed", or "Locked".
  
  
  
  Change the Status (if possible):
  
  If business process allows, revert the document to a status that permits changes.
  This might require:
  
  Reversing the release or approval.
  Unlocking the document.
  Resetting the workflow status.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use Appropriate Transaction or Authorization:
  
  Sometimes, only users with specific authorizations can change the document in certain statuses.
  Ensure you have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Process:
  
  If the document is not supposed to be changed in the current status, follow the business process to create a new document or perform corrections via credit/debit notes, cancellations, or other standard procedures.
  
  
  
  Technical Check (if applicable):
  
  If this error occurs unexpectedly, check for custom enhancements or user exits that might be enforcing additional status checks.
  Debug or check logs to see why the system considers the status as non-changeable.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WS (Workflow)
  Common in: Workflow tasks, Purchase Orders, Sales Documents, Material Documents, or any SAP document with status management.
  Transaction Codes: Depends on the document type (e.g., ME22N for Purchase Order changes, VA02 for Sales Order changes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes related to the specific document type and status management.
  Status Profiles: Use transaction codes like BS22 (Status Profile) or BS23 (Status Profile for Object) to view status definitions.
  Authorization Objects: Check if authorization objects related to document change are assigned properly.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS599 indicates that the document you are trying to change is in a status that does not allow modifications. To resolve it, verify the document status, understand the business rules around that status, and either revert the status if allowed or follow the correct process for making changes.
  
  If you provide the specific document type or transaction where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.