How To Fix FB720 - Header record number & read

FB720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Header record number & read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB720 - Header record number & read ?

  The SAP error message FB720 typically indicates an issue with the header record in a financial document, particularly when dealing with document uploads or batch input sessions. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents or when processing batch input sessions for financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FB720 ("Header record number & read") usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Header Record: The header record for the financial document may be missing or incorrectly formatted. This can happen if the data being uploaded does not conform to the expected structure.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect account numbers, missing mandatory fields, or invalid document types.
  
  
  Batch Input Session Issues: If you are using a batch input session, the session may not have been created correctly, or there may be issues with the data file