How To Fix FIN_CS_MESSAGE205 - Header data section should be before line items.

FIN_CS_MESSAGE205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CS_MESSAGE - Cloud Consolidation Message Class

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Header data section should be before line items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE205 - Header data section should be before line items. ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE205, which states "Header data section should be before line items," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, such as when creating or posting financial documents in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects the header data of the document to be defined before any line items are entered.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the incorrect sequence of data entry in the document. In SAP, the header data (which includes information like document type, date, currency, etc.) must be entered before any line items (which contain the details of the transactions). If the line items are entered first, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the header data is entered before the line items. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Check Document Structure: Review the structure of the document you are trying to create or post. Make sure that