How To Fix BK821 - System error: No posting rows in document &/& despite document header.

BK821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 821

• Message text: System error: No posting rows in document &/& despite document header.

What causes this issue?

An unforseen system error has occurred: No line items exist in the CO
document entered.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK821 - System error: No posting rows in document &/& despite document header. ?

  The SAP error message BK821 ("System error: No posting rows in document &/& despite document header") typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when there is an inconsistency between the document header and the line items (posting rows) in a financial document. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Line Items: The most common cause of this error is that the document has been created with a header but does not contain any line items. This can happen due to user error or system issues during document creation.
  
  
  Data Corruption: There may be data corruption in the document, leading to the header being present without any associated line items.
  
  
  Inconsistent Document Types: Certain document types may require specific line items to be present. If the document type does not align with the line items, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  System Bugs or 
  Configuration Issues: Occasionally,