How To Fix 5U016 - There is no total amount stored; enter a Bond Purchase record.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: There is no total amount stored; enter a Bond Purchase record.

What causes this issue?

For Infotype 0104 (<ZH>Bond Denominations</>) to function properly, a
record must first be created in Infotype 0103 (<ZH>Bond </>
<ZH>Purchases</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U016 - There is no total amount stored; enter a Bond Purchase record. ?

  The SAP error message 5U016 ("There is no total amount stored; enter a Bond Purchase record") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions related to bond purchases. This error indicates that the system is expecting a total amount for a bond purchase transaction, but it has not been provided or stored in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the bond purchase record has not been properly entered or saved in the system. This could be due to user oversight or a system issue.
  Incomplete Transaction: The transaction may not have been completed, meaning that required fields (like total amount) were left blank.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to process bond purchases.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Bond Purchase Record: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where bond purchases are recorded.
  Ensure that all required fields, especially the total amount, are filled in correctly.
  Save the record after entering the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Review the transaction history to ensure that all necessary bond purchase records have been entered.
  If any records are missing, enter them as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to review the configuration settings related to bond purchases.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly configured to allow for bond purchase transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on bond purchase transactions and the required fields.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes used for bond purchases in your SAP system (e.g., F-02 for general postings).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to enter and modify bond purchase records.
  Training: If you are new to the SAP system, consider undergoing training to better understand how to navigate and enter financial transactions correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5U016 and successfully process bond purchase transactions in SAP.