How To Fix F5867 - More than one Financial Accounting document found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 867

• Message text: More than one Financial Accounting document found

What causes this issue?

When calling up the interface to Financial Accounting, more than one
document was found for application type "&v1&", application key "&v2&"
"&v3&" and logical system "&v4&".

System Response

It is possible to change Financial Accounting documents if their
allocation is unique. There is a system error.

How to fix this error?

Get in touch with your consultant or with SAP directly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5867 - More than one Financial Accounting document found ?

  The SAP error message F5867 ("More than one Financial Accounting document found") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a unique financial accounting document, but the system finds multiple documents that match the criteria specified in the transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during document retrieval, posting, or when trying to display a document.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple financial documents that meet the selection criteria (e.g., same document number, date range, or other parameters).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters used to search for the document may be too broad, leading to multiple matches.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the database, causing multiple entries to exist where only one should.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Narrow down the search parameters to ensure that only one document is returned. This could involve specifying additional fields such as company code, fiscal year, or document type.
  Check for Duplicates: Review the financial documents in the system to identify and resolve any duplicates. This may involve checking the document numbers and ensuring that they are unique.
  Use Document Number: If you have a specific document number, use it directly in the search to avoid ambiguity.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support to investigate potential data integrity issues or system configuration problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate the financial documents in question, as this can sometimes lead to unexpected behavior.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5867 error and successfully manage your financial accounting documents in SAP.