How To Fix F5862 - No entries made in reference fields

F5862 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 862

• Message text: No entries made in reference fields

What causes this issue?

When calling up the update interface of financial accounting an entry
must be made in at least one of the reference fields (application type
or application key) so that the document from the calling application
can be found.

System Response

No processing

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

F5862 - Details

• The SAP error message F5862, which states "No entries made in reference fields," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document entries in the SAP system. This error indicates that certain required reference fields have not been filled out, which is preventing the transaction from being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Fields: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not filled in mandatory reference fields in the transaction screen. These fields could include reference numbers, document numbers, or other identifiers that are required for the transaction to be valid.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error can arise from configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate which fields are mandatory for certain transactions.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip fields or enter incorrect data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the transaction screen to ensure that all required reference fields are filled in. Look