How To Fix F5A121 - You can only print documents that have been posted to the general ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 121

• Message text: You can only print documents that have been posted to the general ledger

What causes this issue?

You have tried to print a receipt for a document that has been saved in
the cash journal, but which has not been posted to the general ledger.

System Response

On the basis of the Customizing settings that you selected, the system
only permits the printing of documents posted to the general ledger.

How to fix this error?

You can either post the document to the general ledger, or change the
Customizing settings. To do this, proceed as follows in Customizing for
Financial Accounting: <LS>Bank Accounting -> Business Transactions ->
Cash Journal -> <DS:SIMG.FIBLCJ_T_FBCJC3_DC>Set Up Print Parameters for
Cash Journal</>
</>.
Ensure that you do not select the <LS>Accounting documents</>
indicator, and select an appropriate correspondence type.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A121 - You can only print documents that have been posted to the general ledger ?

  The SAP error message F5A121, which states "You can only print documents that have been posted to the general ledger," typically occurs when you attempt to print a financial document that has not yet been posted to the general ledger. This error is common in financial transactions where the document needs to be finalized before it can be printed.
  Cause:
  
  Document Not Posted: The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to print has not been posted to the general ledger. This can happen if the document is still in a draft state or has been saved but not finalized.
  Incorrect Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow printing, such as being in a workflow or pending approval.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions may restrict access to print certain documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Post the Document: Ensure that the document is posted to the general ledger. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FB50 for general ledger postings) and posting the document.
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document. If it is still in draft or pending status, complete the necessary steps to finalize it.
  Review User Permissions: If you believe the document is posted and you still receive the error, check with your SAP administrator to ensure you have the necessary permissions to print the document.
  Use the Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code for printing the document. For example, use the appropriate report or transaction that corresponds to the type of document you are trying to print.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), and FB50 (Post Document) to manage your financial documents effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on document posting and printing processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.