How To Fix WS746 - Application status &2 not assigned to status group &1 (save not allowed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 746

• Message text: Application status &2 not assigned to status group &1 (save not allowed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS746 - Application status &2 not assigned to status group &1 (save not allowed) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS746 - Application status &2 not assigned to status group &1 (save not allowed)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to save a business object or document with an application status that is not assigned or linked to the status group defined for that object. In SAP, application statuses are grouped into status groups, and only statuses assigned to the relevant status group are allowed for that business object.
  For example, if you are trying to set an application status (e.g., "In Process", "Completed") that is not part of the status group assigned to the object (e.g., a sales order, service order, or project), the system will prevent saving and throw this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Status Group: A collection of application statuses that are valid for a particular business object or process.
  Application Status: A specific status that indicates the current state of the business