How To Fix 06010 - Document contains no items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Document contains no items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06010 - Document contains no items ?

  The SAP error message "06010 Document contains no items" typically occurs when you are trying to process a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, or sales order) that does not have any line items associated with it. This can happen in various SAP transactions, and it indicates that the system cannot find any relevant data to process.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Document: The document you are trying to access or process has no line items entered.
  Incorrect Document Number: You may have entered an incorrect document number that does not exist or is not valid.
  Document Deletion: The document may have been deleted or archived, leading to the absence of line items.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent you from viewing the line items, although this is less common for this specific error.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to the creation of a document without items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document: Verify that the document number you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the document in the relevant transaction (e.g., ME23N for purchase orders).
  Review Document Creation: If you are creating a new document, ensure that you have entered all required line items before saving.
  Check for Deletion: If you suspect the document has been deleted, check with your SAP administrator or use transaction codes like SARA to see if the document has been archived.
  Recreate Document: If the document is indeed empty and you need it, consider recreating it with the necessary line items.
  Consult with IT Support: If you believe this is an error related to system configuration or user permissions, consult your IT support team or SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), VA03 (Display Sales Order), or FB03 (Display Document) to check the status of documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the document in question.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for document creation and processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.