How To Fix F5211 - Document & was held

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Document & was held

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5211 - Document & was held ?

  The SAP error message F5211, which states "Document & was held," typically indicates that a financial document has been put on hold due to certain conditions or settings in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, payments, or other financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Hold Status: The document may have been manually placed on hold by a user or automatically by the system due to specific criteria (e.g., missing information, approval requirements).
  Validation Errors: The document may not meet certain validation rules set in the system, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data.
  Workflow Requirements: The document may require approval through a workflow process before it can be processed further.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the financial module may dictate that documents are held under specific circumstances (e.g., credit limits, payment terms).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Document Status: Check the document status in the SAP system to understand why it is