How To Fix WS701 - Status change not allowed, as profit is too low

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Status change not allowed, as profit is too low

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS701 - Status change not allowed, as profit is too low ?

  The SAP error message WS701 - "Status change not allowed, as profit is too low" typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) or Project System (PS) modules when trying to change the status of a document (such as a sales order, delivery, or project status) but the system detects that the profit margin or profitability is below a predefined threshold.
  
  Cause
  
  Profitability Check Fails: The system has a control in place that prevents status changes (e.g., releasing a sales order, confirming a project, or closing a document) if the profit margin is too low or negative.
  This is often configured to avoid processing or releasing orders/projects that are not profitable or are expected to cause a loss.
  The profitability check is based on the difference between revenue and costs (e.g., planned costs, actual costs, or target costs).
  The threshold for minimum acceptable profit is set in customizing or via user exits/BAdIs.
  
  
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