How To Fix FI013 - System error: No master record for internal item number &

FI013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: System error: No master record for internal item number &

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FI013 - Details

• The SAP error message FI013 ("System error: No master record for internal item number &") typically occurs in the Financial Accounting (FI) module when the system is unable to find a master record for a specific internal item number. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during document posting, invoice processing, or when trying to access certain financial data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The internal item number referenced in the error does not have a corresponding master record in the system. This could be due to data not being created or deleted inadvertently.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper linking of master data to the transaction.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the migration process that resulted in missing records.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the master data,