How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ014 - Open posting with document no. &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ - Debt Object Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Open posting with document no. &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ014 - Open posting with document no. &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ014 indicates that there is an issue related to an open posting in the Financial Contract Accounting (FICA) module. Specifically, the message states that an open posting with the specified document number does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to process a transaction that references a document that has either been deleted, archived, or never existed.
  Causes:
  
  Document Deletion: The document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for processing.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity that prevent the system from finding the document.
  Posting Not Completed: The posting process may not have been completed successfully, leading to the document not being created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the document number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Document Status: Use transaction codes like FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check if the document is still open or has been archived.
  Review Posting Logs: Look at the logs or history of the transaction to see if there were any errors during the posting process that might have prevented the document from being created.
  Consult with IT Support: If the document should exist but cannot be found, consult with your IT support team to check for any data consistency issues or to see if the document has been inadvertently deleted.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the document in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in FICA, such as FBL5N, FBL1N, F-28 (Post Incoming Payments), and F-32 (Clear Customer).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that might address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to FICA and document management for further insights into handling postings and document statuses.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to SAP support for further investigation.