How To Fix F5071 - Enter line items first of all or choose open items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter line items first of all or choose open items

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to post a document if neither line items were enter
nor open items were selected for clearing.

System Response

The posting is refused.

How to fix this error?

If you want to leave the transaction without posting, use the
corresponding function. Otherwise, activate the desired open item or
enter the desired line items manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5071 - Enter line items first of all or choose open items ?

  The SAP error message F5071 ("Enter line items first of all or choose open items") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document entry in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that the system expects you to either enter line items for a transaction or select open items before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Line Items: You may have attempted to post a document without entering any line items. SAP requires at least one line item to be entered for the transaction to be valid.
  Open Items Not Selected: If you are trying to clear or process open items, you may not have selected any open items for the transaction.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type you are using may not support the action you are trying to perform without line items or open items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Line Items: If you are creating a new document, ensure that you enter the