How To Fix /EACA/GL020 - The document contains no items

/EACA/GL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/GL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The document contains no items

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/EACA/GL020 - Details

• The SAP error message /EACA/GL020 The document contains no items typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with General Ledger (GL) entries or postings. This error indicates that the document you are trying to process does not contain any line items, which are necessary for the transaction to be valid.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Document: The document was created without any line items. This can happen if the user inadvertently skips adding items or if there is a system error during document creation.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to the omission of line items.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent line items from being added or recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Creation: Review the document to ensure that line items