How To Fix WS836 - Document &1 can be completed

WS836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Document &1 can be completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS836 - Document &1 can be completed ?

  The SAP error message WS836: Document &1 can be completed typically occurs in the context of workflow or document processing in SAP. Here's a detailed explanation:
  
  Error Message
  WS836: Document &1 can be completed
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the document number or identifier.
  
  
  Cause
  This message usually appears when a workflow or process tries to complete or finalize a document that is already in a state where it can be completed or has been completed. It often indicates that the system recognizes the document as ready for completion, and no further processing steps are necessary or possible.
  In some cases, it may also occur if:
  
  The document is already completed or closed.
  The workflow step is trying to perform an action that is redundant or not allowed because the document status does not permit further changes.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the document status or workflow status.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the current status of the document in