How To Fix 68072 - FI source document number not available (database or program error)

68072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 072

• Message text: FI source document number not available (database or program error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68072 - FI source document number not available (database or program error) ?

  The SAP error message "68072 FI source document number not available (database or program error)" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific financial document in the database. This can occur for several reasons, including data inconsistencies, issues with the database, or problems with the program logic.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The document may have been deleted or not properly posted, leading to a situation where the system cannot find it.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or connectivity problems.
  Program Logic Errors: There could be a bug or error in the program that is trying to access the document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the document.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify if the document number exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like