How To Fix F5861 - No entries made in reference field

F5861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 861

• Message text: No entries made in reference field

What causes this issue?

When calling up the update interface of financial accounting, an entry
must be made in the reference field "Application key" so that the
document from the calling application can be found again.

System Response

System error

How to fix this error?

There is a program error. Inform your SAP consultant or get in touch
with SAP directly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5861 - No entries made in reference field ?

  The SAP error message F5861, which states "No entries made in reference field," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document entries in the SAP system. This error indicates that a required reference field has not been populated, which is necessary for the transaction to be processed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Data: The reference field, which could be a field for invoice numbers, customer references, or other identifiers, has not been filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that it expects certain fields to be filled out, and if they are not, it raises this error.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information in the reference field during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the reference field, are filled out correctly before saving or processing the transaction.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration