F5A014 - Follow-on doc. display: Doc. has not been posted; must be posted first.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: F5A - Document Editing

  • Message number: 014

  • Message text: Follow-on doc. display: Doc. has not been posted; must be posted first.

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to display the follow-on documents that have been posted in
    the general ledger for the cash journal document. This is however only
    possible after you have transferred the corresponding document to the
    general ledger.

    System Response

    The system cannot display the follow-on documents.

    How to fix this error?

    Transfer the document to the general ledger. You can do this using the
    pushbutton <LS>Save/Post</>. After this has been done successfully, you
    can carry out the function again. The follow-on documents arising in
    Accounting are displayed.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A014 - Follow-on doc. display: Doc. has not been posted; must be posted first. ?

    The SAP error message F5A014 indicates that you are trying to display a follow-on document (such as an invoice or payment) that is linked to a document that has not yet been posted. This typically occurs in financial transactions where a document must be posted before any follow-on documents can be processed or displayed.

    Cause:

    1. Unposted Document: The primary cause of this error is that the original document (e.g., a purchase order, goods receipt, or invoice) has not been posted in the system.
    2. Incorrect Document Flow: The follow-on document you are trying to access is dependent on the completion of the previous document in the workflow.
    3. Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry or processing that prevented the original document from being posted.

    Solution:

    1. Post the Original Document:

      • Navigate to the original document that is causing the issue.
      • Ensure that it is complete and meets all necessary criteria for posting.
      • Post the document using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., FB01 for financial documents, ME21N for purchase orders, etc.).
    2. Check Document Status:

      • Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the status of the original document.
      • Ensure that it is not in a "Blocked" or "Incomplete" status.
    3. Review Document Flow:

      • Check the document flow to ensure that all necessary preceding documents have been posted.
      • Use transaction code MB51 or MB03 to review the material documents if applicable.
    4. Consult with Your SAP Administrator:

      • If you are unable to post the document or if there are issues with the document flow, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:

      • FB01: Post Document
      • FB03: Display Document
      • ME21N: Create Purchase Order
      • ME23N: Display Purchase Order
      • MB51: Material Document List
      • MB03: Display Material Document
    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.

    • Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on document posting and follow-on document processing.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully display the follow-on document.

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