How To Fix WS731 - No author. to generate follow-on document, contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4

WS731 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 731

• Message text: No author. to generate follow-on document, contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS731 - No author. to generate follow-on document, contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS731 No author. to generate follow-on document, contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4
  typically occurs in the context of contract management or sales document processing, where the system is unable to find an authorized user or the necessary authorization to create a follow-on document (such as a delivery, billing document, or purchase order) from an existing contract or agreement.
  
  Cause
  
  Authorization Issue: The user attempting to generate the follow-on document does not have the required authorization to perform this action for the specified contract type.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The system might not have the correct assignment of authorizations or roles for the contract type (&1) and related parameters (&2, &3, &4).
  User Role Restrictions: The user’s role might not include permissions for creating follow-on documents from the contract type in question.
  Customizing or Master Data Issue: Sometimes, the contract type or document flow settings are not properly maintained in customizing, leading to