How To Fix 5P217 - &: No line exists with the sequence number determined by NEXTR

5P217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 217

• Message text: &: No line exists with the sequence number determined by NEXTR

What causes this issue?

You have used the NEXTR operation and written a number or letter behind
it. This means that a line must follow the operation.

How to fix this error?

Insert a line with the respective number but do not change the variable
key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P217 - &: No line exists with the sequence number determined by NEXTR ?

  The SAP error message 5P217 indicates that there is an issue with the sequence number in a document or transaction. Specifically, the message states: "No line exists with the sequence number determined by NEXTR." This typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as in the handling of purchase orders, invoices, or other transactional documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Line Item: The sequence number that the system is trying to access does not correspond to any existing line item in the document. This can happen if a line item was deleted or if the document was not saved correctly.
  Incorrect Sequence Number: The system may be trying to reference a sequence number that is out of range or does not exist due to prior deletions or modifications.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or in the way the document was processed, leading to a mismatch in expected line items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document: Review the