How To Fix F5727 - Maximum number of items in FI reached

F5727 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 727

• Message text: Maximum number of items in FI reached

What causes this issue?

The maximum number of items for an FI document ('&v1&') has been
exceeded.

System Response

FI documents have a 3-digit item counter that limits the number of items
permitted per document.

How to fix this error?

If the documents with an excessive number of items come from another
application area (e.g. sales, logistics, order accounting), you can
configure the system to the effect that these documents are summarized
in FI.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5727 - Maximum number of items in FI reached ?

  The SAP error message F5727, "Maximum number of items in FI reached," typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial document that exceeds the maximum number of line items allowed in a single financial transaction. This limit is set by the system configuration and can vary based on the version of SAP you are using.
  
  Cause:
  
  Line Item Limit: Each financial document in SAP has a maximum number of line items that can be processed. This limit is often set to prevent performance issues and to maintain system integrity.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of line items is defined in the system settings, and it may be lower than what is needed for your specific transaction.
  Document Type: Certain document types may have stricter limits on the number of line items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Split the Document: If you are trying to post a document with too many line items, consider splitting it into multiple documents,