How To Fix F5A158 - Enter a document number

F5A158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Enter a document number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A158 - Enter a document number ?

  The SAP error message F5A158, which states "Enter a document number," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a document number, but the field is either empty or not properly filled in. This error can arise in various SAP transactions, particularly in financial modules where document numbers are essential for processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Number: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a document number in the required field.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user may be in a transaction that requires a document number, but they are not in the correct context or screen.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently deleted or not filled in the document number field.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the document types or number ranges in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Document Number: Ensure that you enter a valid document number in the required field.