How To Fix F5734 - Item 1000 should be created; a maximum of 999 items are allowed

F5734 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 734

• Message text: Item 1000 should be created; a maximum of 999 items are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5734 - Item 1000 should be created; a maximum of 999 items are allowed ?

  The SAP error message F5734 indicates that you are trying to create or process a document (such as a financial document, invoice, or similar) that exceeds the maximum limit of items allowed in that document. Specifically, the error states that you are attempting to create more than 999 line items, which is the maximum allowed in certain SAP configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Item Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to create has more than 999 line items. This limit is set in the system configuration and is meant to prevent performance issues and maintain system efficiency.
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, this error can occur due to unintentional duplication of line items or incorrect data entry that leads to an excessive number of items being added.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Items: Check the document you are trying to create and review the number of line items. If you have more