How To Fix FICO1200 - No change document inserted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICO1 -

• Message number: 200

• Message text: No change document inserted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICO1200 - No change document inserted ?

  The SAP error message FICO1200 ("No change document inserted") typically occurs in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules when there is an attempt to create or update a document, but the system does not generate a change document. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Change Document Not Activated: Change documents may not be activated for the specific table or field you are trying to modify. In SAP, change documents need to be explicitly enabled for certain tables.
  
  
  User Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify change documents.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used may not be configured to allow change documents.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the SAP system itself.
  
  
  Custom Code: If there is custom code (e.g., user exits, BAdIs) that modifies the standard behavior of document creation or updates, it may inadvertently prevent change documents from being created.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Change Document Activation:
  
  Verify if change documents are activated for the relevant table. You can check this in the Data Dictionary (SE11) by looking at the table definition and checking the "Change Document" checkbox.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create change documents. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the document type in transaction OBA7 or the relevant configuration transaction to ensure that it is set up to allow change documents.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code involved, review it to ensure that it does not interfere with the creation of change documents. Debugging may be necessary to identify any issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SLG1) and traces (transaction ST22 for dumps, SM21 for system logs) for any related errors or warnings that could provide more context.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SU53 (Authorization Check), SLG1 (Application Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), SM21 (System Log), OBA7 (Document Type Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes related to FICO1200 for any updates or fixes that may have been released.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for change document management in FI/CO for a deeper understanding of how change documents work in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FICO1200 error and implement a suitable solution.