The error is a message from Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) , specifically within the Purchasing (PO) module. It typically triggers when you attempt a document action (like cancelling, approving, or modifying a Purchase Order) that is incompatible with the document's current status . Common Causes and Solutions
In many Oracle EBS interfaces, when an error like APP-PO-14160 appears, there is an or "Show Details" link available. Clicking this link often expands the message to provide more specific information about exactly which document action is failing and why. This detailed text is invaluable when working with support teams.
The document is assigned to an inactive employee, or the approval hierarchy is broken. app-po-14160 document action not completed successfully
Users report the error in the following situations:
The front-end message does not provide technical details. To find the exact failure point: The error is a message from Oracle E-Business
Another user is modifying the same document, or a previous session didn't release the lock.
Since most document actions utilize Oracle Workflow, this is the first place you should look. Clicking this link often expands the message to
: Ensure the document is in a valid state for the action you want to take. For example, check if a blanket release is already "Closed" before trying to "Finally Close" it. Check Accounting Flexfields
If your organization enforces budgetary controls, a closed GL period or missing budget can cause document submission to fail silently behind this error.
Source: Oracle Applications Error Messages Guide