How To Fix WS_MASS025 - No. of follow-on docs with unexpected status (&) exceeding tolerance (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_MASS - Settlement Management: Messages for Mass Processing

• Message number: 025

• Message text: No. of follow-on docs with unexpected status (&) exceeding tolerance (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_MASS025 - No. of follow-on docs with unexpected status (&) exceeding tolerance (&) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_MASS025 No. of follow-on docs with unexpected status (&) exceeding tolerance (&)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during mass processing (e.g., mass changes, mass posting, or mass release) of documents in SAP Workflow or related modules where follow-on documents (subsequent documents linked to the original document) are checked for their status.
  
  The system checks the status of follow-on documents related to the main document.
  If the number of follow-on documents that have an unexpected status exceeds a predefined tolerance limit, the system raises this error.
  The placeholders (&) in the message are replaced by:
  
  The unexpected status code found in the follow-on documents.
  The tolerance limit set in the system.
  
  
  
  In other words:
  
  The system expects follow-on documents to be in certain statuses before allowing the mass processing to continue. If too many follow-on documents are in a status that is not allowed (unexpected), and this number exceeds the allowed tolerance, the process is stopped with this error.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Mass release of purchase requisitions or purchase orders.
  Mass approval or rejection of workflow items.
  Mass processing of documents where follow-on documents must be in a certain status (e.g., released, completed, or blocked).
  Workflow or document status checks in logistics or finance modules.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  The tolerance limit is set to avoid processing documents that might cause inconsistencies or errors downstream.
  Unexpected statuses might indicate that follow-on documents are still open, blocked, or in an intermediate state.
  The system prevents mass processing to ensure data integrity.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Follow-on Document Statuses:
  
  Identify the follow-on documents related to the main documents you are processing.
  Check their current statuses.
  Use transaction codes like:
  
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  MB51 (Material Document List)
  IW33 (Display Maintenance Order)
  Or relevant transaction depending on the document type.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust or Correct Follow-on Documents:
  
  If follow-on documents are in an unexpected status, take appropriate action:
  
  Complete or release the documents.
  Cancel or block documents if necessary.
  Correct any errors causing the unexpected status.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review and Adjust Tolerance Settings:
  
  The tolerance limit for unexpected statuses can sometimes be configured in customizing or via user parameters.
  Consult your SAP Basis or functional consultant to check if the tolerance can be increased temporarily or permanently.
  Be cautious when increasing tolerance as it may lead to processing inconsistent data.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Mass Processing:
  
  After correcting the statuses or adjusting tolerance, retry the mass processing.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes / Support:
  
  Sometimes, this error might be related to a known issue or patch.
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_MASS025 or the specific module you are working with.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WS_MASS (Workflow Mass Processing)
  Message Number: 025
  This message is part of the workflow or mass processing error handling.
  The error helps maintain data consistency and prevents mass processing from proceeding when follow-on documents are not in the expected state.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS_MASS025 No. of follow-on docs with unexpected status (&) exceeding tolerance (&)
  
  
  Cause
  Too many follow-on documents have an unexpected status exceeding the allowed tolerance.
  
  
  Effect
  Mass processing is stopped to prevent inconsistent data processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct follow-on document statuses; adjust tolerance if appropriate; retry.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  ME23N, MB51, IW33, or module-specific transactions to check document status.
  
  
  SAP Notes
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_MASS025 or your specific scenario.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (module, transaction, or process) where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps or configuration details.