How To Fix WS_CWB072 - Error during reopening of complaint

WS_CWB072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_CWB - Complaints Workbench

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Error during reopening of complaint

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_CWB072 - Error during reopening of complaint ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WS_CWB072 - Error during reopening of complaint
  
  
  Cause:
  The error WS_CWB072 typically occurs when there is an issue during the process of reopening a complaint in SAP Customer Service (CS) or Quality Management (QM) module. The complaint document might be in a status or condition that does not allow reopening, or there could be inconsistencies or missing data preventing the status change.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The complaint is already in a status that does not permit reopening (e.g., it is closed or archived).  
  Missing or incomplete data required for reopening (e.g., required fields not maintained).  
  Business logic or user-exit validations preventing the status change.  
  Locking or authorization issues.  
  Inconsistencies in related documents or follow-up processing (e.g., notifications, tasks, or quality certificates linked to the complaint).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve WS_CWB072, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Complaint Status:
  Verify the current status of the complaint. Only complaints in certain statuses can be reopened.