How To Fix >5398 - | FI-AR/AP Accounting docuement was simulated in logical system &1.

>5398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 398

• Message text: | FI-AR/AP Accounting docuement was simulated in logical system &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5398 - | FI-AR/AP Accounting docuement was simulated in logical system &1. ?

  The SAP error message 5398 indicates that an accounting document was simulated in a logical system, which means that the system is trying to process a document that has not been fully posted or is in a simulation state. This error typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) for Accounts Receivable (AR) or Accounts Payable (AP).
  
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode: The document is in simulation mode and has not been posted to the database. This can happen if the user is trying to simulate a transaction without completing the posting process.
  Logical System Configuration: The logical system configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to post or simulate documents.
  Cross-Client Issues: If the document is being processed in a different client or logical system than expected, it may lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post the document, leading to it