How To Fix FI156 - Original document not found in the selected documents


FI156 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

  • Message number: 156

  • Message text: Original document not found in the selected documents

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  • What causes this issue?

    The original document selected by the user is searched for in the
    document chain selected by the program but not found.

    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?

    If an FI document or a parked document is to be selected then usually
    an incorrect document type was stated in the selection criterion.
    If you have chosen the FI document as document type then now choose the
    parked document.
    If you have chosen the parked document as document type then now
    choose the FI document

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


FI156 - Details

  • The SAP error message FI156 ("Original document not found in the selected documents") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to display or process documents in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find the original document that is being referenced.
    Causes:
    
    Document Deletion: The original document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for reference.
    Incorrect Document Number: The document number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
    Document Type Issues: The document type may not be valid for the operation being performed.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document.
    Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the document flow that prevent the system from locating the original document.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Verify Document Number: Check the document number you are trying to access to ensure it is correct.
    Check Document Status:

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