How To Fix 0D873 - Empty entry from &1 to &2 written in history, balance &4, rounded &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Empty entry from &1 to &2 written in history, balance &4, rounded &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D873 - Empty entry from &1 to &2 written in history, balance &4, rounded &3 ?

  The SAP error message 0D873, which states "Empty entry from &1 to &2 written in history, balance &4, rounded &3," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings in SAP, particularly in the area of asset accounting or financial accounting. This message indicates that there is an attempt to process a transaction that results in an empty or zero entry being recorded in the history or balance.
  Cause:
  
  Zero Amount Transactions: The most common cause of this error is that a transaction is being processed with a zero amount, which is not valid for certain types of postings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings or in the financial document settings that allow for zero or empty entries.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect values in the relevant fields.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Amounts: Ensure that the amounts being posted are not zero. If a transaction is intended to be zero, it may need to be handled differently (e.g., reversing an entry instead of posting a new one).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the asset accounting or financial accounting modules to ensure that they allow for valid postings and do not permit zero entries.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure that all required fields are populated correctly and that there are no missing values.
  Posting Period: Verify that the posting period is open for the transaction. If it is closed, you may need to open it or post the transaction in a different period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes related to asset accounting (e.g., AS01, AS02) or financial postings (e.g., FB50, FB01) to see if the error occurs during specific transactions.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error message 0D873 in your SAP system.