How To Fix >0134 - Formal error: Document contains no items / clearing items

>0134 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Formal error: Document contains no items / clearing items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0134 - Formal error: Document contains no items / clearing items ?

  The SAP error message 0134 ("Formal error: Document contains no items / clearing items") typically occurs when you are trying to post a document in SAP that does not contain any line items or when the line items are not valid for the transaction you are attempting to perform. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during invoice posting, payment processing, or clearing transactions.
  Causes:
  
  No Line Items: The document you are trying to post does not have any line items associated with it.
  Clearing Items: The document may only contain clearing items, which are not valid for the type of transaction you are attempting.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not allow for the type of items you are trying to post.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry, leading to the omission of necessary line items.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings