How To Fix FB161 - Doc. &: No transaction code was transferred in the header record

FB161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Doc. &: No transaction code was transferred in the header record

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FB161 - Details

• The SAP error message FB161, which states "Doc. &: No transaction code was transferred in the header record," typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, particularly when using transaction codes related to document posting or batch input sessions. This error indicates that the system expects a transaction code in the header of the document, but it was not provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transaction Code: The primary cause of this error is that the transaction code, which is necessary for processing the document, is missing from the header record.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being uploaded or processed may not be in the correct format, leading to the omission of required fields.
  Custom Programs or Interfaces: If you are using a custom program or an interface to upload data, it may not be populating the transaction code correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected