SAP Knowledge Base Article - Public

3496626 - Supplier invoice can be posted manually even though workflow is active

Symptom

  • It is noticed that, when parking an invoice as completed in app "Create Supplier Invoice" or "Create Supplier Invoice - Advanced", if workflow for Parked Invoice as Complete (WS00800303) is active and running, it is still possible to post the invoice manually using the apps.
  • When done, workflow is shown as "Cancelled" in the "Approval Details" Tab

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Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Create an invoice using, for example, Create Supplier Invoice App.
  2. Fill the required details.
  3. Click into "Save as Completed".
  4. Click into the Invoice number on the pop up shown, this will open the created invoice.
  5. The invoice header shows the workflow status as "In Approval":
  6. Click Post.
  7. The invoice has been posted and the workflow has been cancelled:

Cause

It is standard design that the "Post" button is visible and usable on all completed invoices if the user has the authorization to post invoices even though there is a workflow in process. This to ensure a completed invoice can be posted quickly if necessary.

Resolution

This is standard system design.

Keywords

Workflow, post, authorization, cancelled, completed, parked, approved. My Inbox, Create Supplier Invoice, WS00800303 , KBA , MM-FIO-IV , Fiori UI for Invoice Verification , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions