How To Fix >5397 - | FI-AR/AP accounting document &1 was posted in logical system &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 397

• Message text: | FI-AR/AP accounting document &1 was posted in logical system &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5397 - | FI-AR/AP accounting document &1 was posted in logical system &2. ?

  The SAP error message 5397 indicates that an accounting document (FI-AR/AP) was posted in a different logical system than the one you are currently working in. This typically occurs in a distributed system environment where multiple SAP systems are connected, and it can lead to issues with data consistency and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Logical System Configuration: The document was created in a different logical system than the one you are currently using. This can happen if the document was posted in a connected system (e.g., a subsidiary or a different company code).
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred between systems (e.g., through ALE/IDocs), there may be a misconfiguration or error in the data transfer process.
  Cross-Company Transactions: If you are trying to access or process documents that belong to a different company code or logical system, this error may arise.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Logical System Settings: Verify the logical system settings in your SAP configuration. Ensure that the logical system you are working in is correctly set up and that you are accessing the right documents.
  Document Origin: Identify the origin of the accounting document. If it was posted in another system, you may need to access that system to view or process the document.
  Data Transfer Configuration: If you are using ALE/IDocs for data transfer, check the configuration settings to ensure that they are correct and that the data is being sent to the appropriate logical system.
  Cross-Company Code Transactions: If you are dealing with cross-company code transactions, ensure that the necessary configurations are in place to handle such transactions properly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to error message 5397 for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), or WE02 (IDoc Monitoring) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 5397.