How To Fix FB166 - Doc. &: BBSEG cannot be sent to BSELK/BSELP

FB166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Doc. &: BBSEG cannot be sent to BSELK/BSELP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB166 - Doc. &: BBSEG cannot be sent to BSELK/BSELP ?

  The SAP error message FB166 indicates that there is an issue with the document you are trying to process, specifically that the document cannot be sent to the BSELK (line item) or BSELP (line item for payment) tables. This error typically arises in the context of financial document processing, such as during the posting of accounting documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type may not be configured correctly for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the document that prevents it from being processed correctly.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the document type you are trying to post.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module that prevent the document from being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify