How To Fix FI843 - Select at least one document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 843

• Message text: Select at least one document type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI843 - Select at least one document type ?

  The SAP error message FI843 ("Select at least one document type") typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, such as when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires you to specify at least one document type but none has been selected.
  Cause:
  
  No Document Type Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any document type in the selection screen of the transaction or report.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of document types in the system, which could lead to them not being available for selection.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Document Type: 
  
  Go back to the selection screen of the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Ensure that at least one document type is selected. This is usually done by checking the appropriate checkbox or selecting from a dropdown menu.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of document types in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and verifying the document types.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  If you suspect that the issue may be related to user authorization, check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the necessary document types.
  This can be done through transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or SUIM (User Information System).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The 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 FB03 (Display Document).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly select document types in the relevant transactions to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI843 error and proceed with your financial document processing in SAP.