How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001120 - The document &1 could not be uploaded due to incomplete header entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 120

• Message text: The document &1 could not be uploaded due to incomplete header entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001120 - The document &1 could not be uploaded due to incomplete header entry ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001120 indicates that a document could not be uploaded because there are incomplete header entries. This typically occurs during the posting of financial documents, such as invoices or journal entries, where the header information is essential for the document to be processed correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields in the document header may not have been filled out. This could include fields like document type, company code, fiscal year, or other essential header information.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data entered in the header fields may not conform to the expected format (e.g., date formats, currency codes).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create or upload the document, leading to incomplete processing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document types or posting rules in the SAP system.
  
  
  System Bugs or Glitches: Occasionally, system