How To Fix FI146 - Select an original value to display line items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Select an original value to display line items

What causes this issue?

You want to display the associated line items for a value. However,
this is not possible because you have marked a value for which there
are no line items.
Line items can only be displayed for values with the record type '0'
and for commitments/actuals version '000'. However, values arise from
collective expenditure distribution in a record type not equal to '0'
and a commitmtents/actuals version not equal to'000'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Mark a value for which there are line items.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI146 - Select an original value to display line items ?

  The SAP error message FI146 ("Select an original value to display line items") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when a user attempts to display line items in a report or transaction without selecting a specific original value (such as a document number, account, or other key identifier). This error indicates that the system requires a specific reference to retrieve and display the relevant line items.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The user has not provided the necessary selection criteria (like document number, account number, etc.) to retrieve the line items.
  Incorrect Report Configuration: The report or transaction may not be configured correctly to allow for the display of line items without an original value.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required fields or may have entered them incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide Selection Criteria: Ensure that you enter the required original value in the selection screen. This could be a document number, account number, or any other relevant identifier that the system requires to fetch the line items.
  Check Report Parameters: If you are using a custom report or transaction, verify that the parameters are set correctly to allow for the display of line items.
  Review User Input: Double-check the input fields for any typos or missing information. Make sure all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about what values are required, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial reporting, such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the line items in question.
  SAP Community: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to the SAP Community or forums for additional support and insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI146 error and successfully display the line items you need.