How To Fix F5436 - Document does not contain items for the given account type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Document does not contain items for the given account type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5436 - Document does not contain items for the given account type ?

  The SAP error message F5436, "Document does not contain items for the given account type," typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, such as when trying to post a document or when running a report that requires specific account types. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any line items associated with the specified account type in the document you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The document may be referencing an account type that does not have any associated line items. For example, if you are trying to post to a revenue account but the document only contains expense items.
  
  
  Document Structure: The document may not have been structured correctly, leading to missing or misclassified line items.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the account type you are trying to post to.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the document from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry, such as incorrect account numbers or missing information.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Account Type: Verify that the account type you are trying to use in the document is correct and that it corresponds to the line items present in the document.
  
  
  Review Document Items: Go through the document to ensure that it contains the necessary line items for the specified account type. If items are missing, you may need to add them.
  
  
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the account type you are trying to post to. You can check this in the SAP transaction code OB52.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the account types you are using.
  
  
  Data Entry Verification: Double-check all entries in the document for accuracy, ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry) or FB03 (Display Document) to review the document and its line items.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post documents for the specified account type.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.