How To Fix EK253 - No open items found. Check entries

EK253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 253

• Message text: No open items found. Check entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK253 - No open items found. Check entries ?

  The SAP error message EK253 ("No open items found. Check entries") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with vendor invoices, purchase orders, or other related documents. This error indicates that the system could not find any open items that match the criteria specified in your query or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters you entered (such as vendor number, document number, or date range) may not match any existing open items.
  No Open Items: There may genuinely be no open items for the specified vendor or document.
  Document Status: The documents you are trying to access may have already been cleared or settled, meaning they are no longer considered "open."
  Data Entry Errors: There could be typographical errors in the entries you made, such as incorrect vendor codes or document numbers.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view certain documents or items.
  
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