How To Fix F5A181 - The totals records were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 181

• Message text: The totals records were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A181 - The totals records were deleted ?

  The SAP error message F5A181, which states "The totals records were deleted," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and reporting. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary totals records for a specific transaction or report because they have been deleted or are not available.
  Causes:
  
  Data Deletion: The totals records may have been deleted due to data archiving or manual deletion processes.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial modules, leading to missing totals records.
  System Errors: Bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP system can lead to the unintentional deletion of records.
  User Actions: Users may have inadvertently deleted records or performed actions that led to the loss of totals.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Archiving: Verify if the totals records were archived. If they were, you may need to restore them from the archive.
  Rebuild Totals Records: If the totals records are missing, you may need to run a program to rebuild them. This can often be done through transaction codes like SARA (for archiving) or SARI (for restoring).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the financial modules to ensure that they are set up correctly and that no settings are causing records to be deleted.
  Consult Logs: Review system logs and change logs to identify any recent changes or deletions that may have led to this issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or specific guidance based on your system version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to investigate the issue further.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and reporting to understand how totals records are managed.
  User Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to access and manage totals records, as insufficient permissions can lead to access issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message F5A181 in your SAP system.