How To Fix FB831 - Enter line item sorting

FB831 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Enter line item sorting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB831 - Enter line item sorting ?

  The SAP error message FB831, which states "Enter line item sorting," typically occurs when you are trying to display or process line items in a financial transaction, such as in the transaction code FB03 (Display Document) or FB50 (Enter G/L Account Document), and the system requires you to specify how the line items should be sorted.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system needs a sorting criterion to organize the line items for display or processing. This is often required when there are multiple line items, and the system cannot determine how to present them without explicit instructions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB831 error, you need to specify the line item sorting criteria. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., FB03 or FB50).
  
  
  Line Item Selection: When prompted for line item sorting, look for a field or option that allows you to specify