How To Fix FB146 - Doc. &: BSELK/BSELP must come before BSELP, & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Doc. &: BSELK/BSELP must come before BSELP, & not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB146 - Doc. &: BSELK/BSELP must come before BSELP, & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FB146 indicates that there is an issue with the sequence of line items in a financial document. Specifically, the error message states that the line item type BSELK (which typically represents a debit line item) must come before the line item type BSELP (which usually represents a credit line item) in the document. This is a validation rule in SAP to ensure that the accounting entries are logically structured.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Line Item Order: The primary cause of this error is that the line items in the document are not in the correct order. The system expects that any debit entries (BSELK) must precede any credit entries (BSELP).
  Manual Entry Errors: If the document was created manually, the user may have inadvertently entered the line items in the wrong order.
  Data Import Issues: If the document was created through a data import or an interface, the data may not have been sorted correctly before being uploaded to SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Reorder Line Items: Review the line items in the document and ensure that all debit entries (BSELK) are listed before any credit entries (BSELP). You can do this by editing the document in the SAP GUI.
  Create a New Document: If the document is complex or if there are many line items, it may be easier to create a new document with the correct order of line items.
  Check for Data Import Logic: If the document was created through an import process, check the logic used to generate the line items. Ensure that the import process sorts the line items correctly before creating the document in SAP.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or rules that may apply to your organization.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like FB01 (Post Document) or FB50 (G/L Account Document) to create or edit financial documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users who are responsible for entering financial documents are trained on the correct procedures and the importance of line item order.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB146 error and successfully post your financial document in SAP.