How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001117 - The document has not been saved due to incomplete header entry

FDC_POSTING_001117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 117

• Message text: The document has not been saved due to incomplete header entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001117 - The document has not been saved due to incomplete header entry ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001117 indicates that a document has not been saved due to incomplete header entry. This error typically occurs in the context of financial document postings, such as invoices, journal entries, or other financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields in the document header are not filled out. This could include fields like document type, company code, fiscal year, or other essential information.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data entered in the header fields may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, currency codes).
  
  
  Validation Rules: There may be specific validation rules set up in the system that require certain conditions to be met before the document can be saved.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to complete the document entry.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require