How To Fix F5655 - Specify either document number or object key

F5655 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 655

• Message text: Specify either document number or object key

What causes this issue?

You want to display or change an accounting document. To do so, you must
enter either the document number or the key for the application from
your pre-SAP system where the document was generated. You have
(incorrectly) filled both key fields.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the key that you do not require.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5655 - Specify either document number or object key ?

  The SAP error message F5655, which states "Specify either document number or object key," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when trying to access or manipulate financial documents in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires either a document number or an object key to proceed with the operation, but neither has been provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not provide a document number or object key in the transaction or function they are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be misconfigured, leading to the requirement of both fields when only one should be necessary.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or may have entered it incorrectly.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs or issues in the SAP system can lead to unexpected behavior, including this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Provide Required Information:
  
  Ensure that you enter either a valid document number or an object key in the relevant