How To Fix WZRE_IV033 - Reference doc. &1 has post. status &2 (only allowed with proforma check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_IV - Clearing Workbench

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Reference doc. &1 has post. status &2 (only allowed with proforma check)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_IV033 - Reference doc. &1 has post. status &2 (only allowed with proforma check) ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_IV033 Reference doc. &1 has post. status &2 (only allowed with proforma check)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation (usually related to invoice verification or document referencing) on a reference document that already has a certain posting status, and the system only allows this operation if the "proforma" indicator/check is set.
  
  Reference document &1: This is the document number you are trying to reference.
  Posting status &2: This indicates the current posting status of the reference document (e.g., posted, parked, blocked).
  The system restricts certain actions on documents that are already posted or have a specific status unless the operation is explicitly marked as a "proforma" transaction.
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  You are trying to create or process an invoice or credit memo referencing a document that is already posted.
  The system expects that if you want to reference a posted document, the transaction must be flagged as a proforma invoice.
  Proforma invoices are preliminary documents that do not affect accounting postings but serve as a reference or confirmation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Posting Status of the Reference Document:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 or MB03 to view the document &1 and confirm its posting status (&2).
  
  
  
  Use Proforma Invoice Indicator:
  
  If your business process requires referencing a posted document, ensure that the "proforma" checkbox or indicator is set in your transaction.
  This might be a checkbox labeled "Proforma" or a specific document type that indicates a proforma invoice.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Process:
  
  If you are not supposed to reference a posted document, correct the reference to a document with an appropriate status.
  Alternatively, if the document should not be posted yet, consider reversing or unposting it if business rules allow.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Sometimes, this behavior is controlled by customizing in the IMG under Materials Management or Financial Accounting.
  Check if the document types and posting rules are set correctly for your scenario.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Proforma Invoice: A document issued before the actual invoice, often used for customs, advance payments, or internal tracking.
  Posting Status Codes: These vary by module but typically include statuses like "Not Posted," "Parked," "Posted," or "Reversed."
  This error is common in Invoice Verification (MM-IV) or Accounts Payable (FI-AP) processes.
  If unsure, check SAP Notes or consult your SAP support team for system-specific configurations.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Referencing a document with a posting status that only allows referencing if proforma is checked.
  
  
  Solution
  Set the proforma indicator when referencing posted documents or adjust the reference document/status.
  
  
  Related Areas
  Invoice Verification (MM-IV), Accounts Payable (FI-AP), Document Posting Status, Proforma Invoices.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process you are working on, I can help tailor the solution further.