How To Fix BE074 - Document & contains no displayable item

BE074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Document & contains no displayable item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE074 - Document & contains no displayable item ?

  The SAP error message BE074 ("Document & contains no displayable item") typically occurs when you are trying to display a document in SAP that does not contain any items that can be displayed. This can happen in various contexts, such as when viewing invoices, purchase orders, or other document types.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Document: The document you are trying to view may not have any line items or entries associated with it.
  Document Deletion: The document might have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for display.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the items in the document.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are trying to access may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the document from being displayed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify if the document is indeed empty or if it has been deleted