How To Fix F5659 - Parked documents are not permitted as a reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Parked documents are not permitted as a reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5659 - Parked documents are not permitted as a reference ?

  The SAP error message F5659, which states "Parked documents are not permitted as a reference," typically occurs when you attempt to use a parked document as a reference for another financial transaction, such as a journal entry or invoice. Parked documents are incomplete documents that have been saved but not yet posted, and they cannot be referenced in other transactions until they are fully processed.
  Cause:
  
  Parked Document Status: The document you are trying to reference is in a parked status, meaning it has not been fully approved or posted.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to disallow the use of parked documents as references in certain transactions.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or post parked documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Post the Parked Document: If you have the necessary permissions, you can go to the parked document and post it. This will change its status from parked to posted, allowing it to be referenced in other transactions.
  
  Navigate to the transaction code FBV0 (Post Parked Document) to post the document.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document you are trying to reference is not parked. You can check the status of the document using transaction code FB03 (Display Document).
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are an administrator, check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to see if there are any restrictions on referencing parked documents.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to post or reference documents. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBV0: Post Parked Document
  FB03: Display Document
  FBV2: Change Parked Document
  FBV4: Display Parked Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper handling of parked documents and the implications of their status in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message F5659 and successfully reference the necessary documents in your SAP system.