How To Fix F5A218 - Follow-on documents successfully created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Follow-on documents successfully created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A218 - Follow-on documents successfully created ?

  The SAP error message F5A218 indicates that follow-on documents have been successfully created. This message is not an error in the traditional sense; rather, it is an informational message that confirms the successful creation of related documents in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The message F5A218 is typically triggered when a transaction or process in SAP results in the generation of follow-on documents. These documents could be related to various processes, such as:
  
  Creating an invoice after a goods receipt.
  Generating accounting documents after a sales order is processed.
  Creating purchase orders after a requisition.
  
  Solution:
  Since F5A218 is an informational message, there is no specific "solution" required. However, if you are looking to verify the follow-on documents that were created, you can:
  
  Check Document Flow: Use transaction codes like VA03 (for sales orders), ME23N (for purchase orders), or FB03 (for accounting documents) to view the related documents.
  Review Logs: If you need to ensure that the documents were created correctly, you can check the application logs or the document flow to confirm that all necessary documents are in place.
  Follow-Up Actions: Depending on your business process, you may need to take further actions based on the follow-on documents created.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that pertain to the documents you are working with.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on the specific transactions and processes you are dealing with.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes that lead to the creation of follow-on documents to minimize confusion regarding informational messages like F5A218.
  
  If you encounter issues with the follow-on documents themselves (e.g., missing documents, incorrect data), you may need to investigate the specific transaction or process that generated the documents to identify and resolve any underlying issues.