How To Fix WSTI_DOC013 - The documents were already sent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_DOC - Messages from Function Group WSTI_DOC

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The documents were already sent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTI_DOC013 - The documents were already sent ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WSTI_DOC013 - The documents were already sent
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you attempt to send or post documents (such as IDocs, invoices, or other transactional documents) that have already been processed and sent previously. The system detects that the document(s) you are trying to send have a status indicating they were already transmitted, preventing duplicate sending.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Attempting to resend an IDoc or document that has a status of "sent" or "processed".  
  Trying to post or transmit a document that has already been posted or transmitted in a previous run.  
  Duplicate processing triggered by user error or batch job reruns without proper reset.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status:  
  
  Verify the status of the document(s) in question. For IDocs, use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check the status.  
  Confirm if the document has already been sent or processed.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Sending:  
  
  If the document was already sent successfully, no further action is needed unless a resend is required due to an error in the receiver system.  
  If a resend is necessary, you may need to reset the status of the document or create a new document.
  
  
  
  Reset or Reprocess Document:  
  
  For IDocs, you can reset the status to allow reprocessing using transaction BD87 or by manually changing the status (only if appropriate and safe).  
  For other document types, check the specific application logic or transaction to reset or recreate the document.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Logic or Interfaces:  
  
  If this error occurs in a custom interface or middleware, ensure that the logic prevents duplicate sending or handles already sent documents gracefully.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WSTI_DOC013 for any patches or specific instructions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions to check document status:  
  
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc display and status check  
  BD87 - Reprocess IDocs  
  Application-specific transactions depending on document type (e.g., VF03 for billing documents)
  
  
  
  Common SAP modules involved:  
  
  SD (Sales and Distribution) for billing documents  
  FI (Financial Accounting) for invoice postings  
  ALE/IDoc processing for interface documents
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes for WSTI_DOC013 for any known issues or updates.  
  Review interface or middleware documentation for handling duplicate document sending.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., module, transaction, document type), I can give more tailored advice.