How To Fix F5166 - Last line item of the reference document

F5166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Last line item of the reference document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5166 - Last line item of the reference document ?

  The SAP error message F5166, which states "Last line item of the reference document," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document postings or adjustments in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a transaction that involves a reference document, but the last line item of that document is being referenced incorrectly or is not available for further processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reference Document Issues: The reference document may have already been fully processed, and there are no remaining line items available for further transactions.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not allow for further postings or adjustments.
  Posting Logic: The logic in the posting process may be attempting to reference a line item that is not valid or has been cleared.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that restrict further processing of certain document types or line items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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