How To Fix WS_MASS027 - All follow-on documents with expected status generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: All follow-on documents with expected status generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_MASS027 - All follow-on documents with expected status generated ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_MASS027: All follow-on documents with expected status generated
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears in SAP when you attempt to create or generate follow-on documents (such as delivery notes, billing documents, or accounting documents) for a sales order or a similar business document, but the system detects that all the expected follow-on documents have already been created.
  In other words, the system checks the status of the sales order or preceding document and finds that all the subsequent documents that should be generated from it are already present and in the expected status. Therefore, no new follow-on documents can be created.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During mass processing of sales documents (e.g., mass delivery creation, mass billing run).
  When trying to generate follow-on documents for a sales order that has already been fully processed.
  In scenarios involving workflow or batch jobs that attempt to create documents that already exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Document Flow:
  
  Use transaction VA03 (Display Sales Order) and check the document flow to verify which follow-on documents have already been created.
  Confirm that all expected follow-on documents (delivery, billing, etc.) exist and are in the correct status.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the follow-on documents are not only created but also have the expected status (e.g., completed, posted).
  If documents are incomplete or in error status, investigate and resolve those issues first.
  
  
  
  Adjust Processing Logic:
  
  If you are running a mass job or custom program, adjust the selection criteria to exclude documents that already have all follow-on documents generated.
  This prevents the system from attempting to recreate documents unnecessarily.
  
  
  
  Reprocess or Reverse if Needed:
  
  If follow-on documents were created incorrectly or need to be regenerated, consider reversing or deleting the existing follow-on documents before reprocessing.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Enhancements or User Exits:
  
  Sometimes custom code or user exits might interfere with document creation logic. Review any customizations related to follow-on document creation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA03 - Display Sales Order (to check document flow)
  VL03N - Display Delivery Document
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  VL10B / VL10D - Mass delivery creation transactions
  VF04 - Billing due list (mass billing run)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes for any known issues related to message WS_MASS027.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on sales order processing and follow-on document creation.
  
  
  
  Common Follow-on Documents:
  
  Sales Order ? Delivery Document ? Billing Document ? Accounting Document
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WS_MASS027 indicates that the system has detected that all follow-on documents expected from a sales order or preceding document have already been generated and are in the expected status. To resolve this, verify the document flow and statuses, adjust processing logic to exclude fully processed documents, and handle any exceptions or errors in existing follow-on documents before attempting to create new ones.