How To Fix F5170 - No open items were found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No open items were found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5170 - No open items were found ?

  The SAP error message F5170 "No open items were found" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires open items to be present, such as clearing or processing payments, but the system does not find any open items that meet the criteria specified in your transaction.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Items: There are genuinely no open items in the specified account or for the specified criteria (e.g., date range, document type).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered (such as company code, account number, or date range) may not match any existing open items.
  Cleared Items: The items you are trying to process may have already been cleared or settled in a previous transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the account number or other fields that lead to no matching records.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing the display of open items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Open Items: Check the account in question to confirm whether there are indeed any open items. You can do this using transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using are correct. Double-check the account number, company code, and any date ranges.
  Check for Cleared Items: Review if the items you are trying to process have already been cleared. You can look for cleared items in the same line item display transactions.
  Review Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transactions you are trying to process. You can check this in the transaction OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the status of the items or the account, consult with your finance or accounting team for further insights.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N, FBL3N, and FBL5N (for customer line items) to check the status of open items.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the open items in the specified accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.