How To Fix EI574 - Financial documents: & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Financial documents: & &

What causes this issue?

You assigned a financial document to the document or document item.
According to the settings in Customizing for financial documents, the
system has checked whether the financial document can be used.
The result of the check was negative:
&V1&
&V3&
&V4&
&V2&

System Response

The system issues a message.

How to fix this error?

When you choose <LB>Extras -> Financial document -> Log</> in the
billing document screen in the sales document (at header level or at
item level), you can display the reason for the check's result.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI574 - Financial documents: & & ?

  The SAP error message EI574 typically indicates an issue related to financial documents, often arising during the posting or processing of financial transactions. The message format usually includes placeholders (represented by "& &") that would be replaced with specific details about the error, such as document numbers or other identifiers.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields in the financial document may be missing or contain incorrect data.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction type being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial module that prevent the document from being processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post or process the financial document.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have restrictions that prevent it from being processed in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EI574 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Document Details: Review the financial document for any missing or incorrect information. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open for the transaction. If it is closed, you may need to open it or post the transaction in an open period.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the financial module is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions on the document type being used.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. If not, contact your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to identify the exact cause of the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for financial accounting to understand the context of the error and the requirements for financial documents.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB01 for document posting) to navigate the financial module effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.