How To Fix F5A186 - Save the parked document before posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Save the parked document before posting

What causes this issue?

You have changed the document type or the fiscal year of the parked
document.

System Response

The system does not allow you to post the document without saving it as
a parked document again.

How to fix this error?

Save or complete the document and then post it.

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 F5A186 - Save the parked document before posting ?

  The SAP error message F5A186, which states "Save the parked document before posting," typically occurs when you attempt to post a parked document without first saving it. Parking a document in SAP allows users to save a document in a temporary state, enabling them to return to it later for completion or posting.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have created a parked document but have not saved it.
  You are trying to post the parked document directly without saving it first.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Parked Document:
  
  Before attempting to post the document, ensure that you save it. You can do this by clicking the "Save" button (usually represented by a disk icon) in the toolbar or by using the keyboard shortcut (often Ctrl + S).
  
  
  
  Post the Document:
  
  After saving the parked document, you can proceed to post it. Navigate to the appropriate transaction to post the document (e.g., using transaction code FBV0 for posting parked documents).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Parking Documents: Parking is a feature in SAP that allows users to save incomplete documents. This is useful for scenarios where additional information is needed before finalizing the document.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBV0: Post Parked Document
  FBV1: Park Document
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to park and post documents in SAP.
  Document Flow: After posting, you can check the document flow to ensure that the document has been processed correctly.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.