How To Fix FB621 - Data error: No external transaction found.

FB621 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Data error: No external transaction found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB621 - Data error: No external transaction found. ?

  The SAP error message FB621, which states "Data error: No external transaction found," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with external documents or transactions that are expected to be linked to a specific entry in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Transaction Reference: The error often arises when a transaction is being processed that requires a reference to an external transaction (like a bank statement or invoice), but that reference is either missing or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number or reference being used may be incorrect or not properly formatted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that link the internal and external transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the financial module that prevent the system from recognizing the external transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Transaction Reference: Verify that the external transaction reference (like