How To Fix WS768 - Address for document &1 partner role &2 cannot be changed

WS768 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 768

• Message text: Address for document &1 partner role &2 cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS768 - Address for document &1 partner role &2 cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS768: Address for document &1 partner role &2 cannot be changed
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This error occurs when you try to change the address of a business partner (BP) assigned to a particular partner role in a document (such as a sales order, delivery, billing document, etc.), but the system does not allow the address to be changed for that partner role in the given document.
  In SAP, certain partner roles in documents have fixed or controlled addresses that cannot be modified once the document is created or processed to a certain stage. For example, the sold-to party or ship-to party address might be fixed to ensure consistency in billing and delivery.
  The error message indicates that the system is preventing the change of the address for the partner role &2 in document &1 because it is not allowed by the business logic or configuration.
  
  Common Scenarios
  
  Attempting to change the address of