How To Fix BE120 - Document number & does not exist in company code &, fiscal year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Document number & does not exist in company code &, fiscal year &

What causes this issue?

Document number &V1& does not exist in company code &v2& for fiscal
year &v3&.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_EINGABE OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE120 - Document number & does not exist in company code &, fiscal year & ?

  The SAP error message BE120 indicates that a specific document number does not exist in the specified company code and fiscal year. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to display, post, or reverse a document in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Not Posted: The document may not have been posted yet, or it may have been deleted or reversed.
  Wrong Company Code or Fiscal Year: The company code or fiscal year specified may not match the document's actual details.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  Data Archiving: The document may have been archived, making it unavailable for display in the current system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the document number for accuracy. Ensure that it is entered correctly.
  Check Company Code and Fiscal Year: Confirm that the correct company code and fiscal year are being used. You can do this by reviewing the document details in the relevant transaction.
  Search for Document: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to search for the document using different criteria.
  Check Document Status: If the document was recently created, ensure that it has been posted successfully. If it was reversed, check the reversal document.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the document. Contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  Consult with IT: If the document is believed to be archived, consult with your IT department or SAP Basis team to check the archiving status and retrieve the document if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), and FB01 (Post Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for additional context on document management and error handling.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BE120 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.