How To Fix FIN_EDI091 - Parts of the Accounting Document key are empty (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_EDI - Messages for the EDI interface in FIN

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Parts of the Accounting Document key are empty (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_EDI091 - Parts of the Accounting Document key are empty (&1) ?

  The SAP error message FIN_EDI091 indicates that parts of the accounting document key are empty. This error typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes, particularly when dealing with financial documents such as invoices or payment transactions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a complete accounting document key, but one or more components of that key are missing. The accounting document key usually consists of several fields, such as:
  
  Company Code
  Document Number
  Fiscal Year
  
  If any of these fields are not populated correctly, the system cannot process the document, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIN_EDI091 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Data: Review the data being sent to the SAP system. Ensure that all required fields for the accounting document key are populated correctly. This includes verifying that:
  
  The company code is specified.
  The document number is provided.
  The fiscal year is included.
  
  
  
  Validate EDI Configuration: If you are using EDI, check the configuration settings for the EDI interface. Ensure that the mapping of fields from the incoming EDI message to the SAP fields is correct.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom programs or enhancements involved in processing the accounting documents, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the document key and does not inadvertently leave any parts empty.
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency: Ensure that the data in the source system (if applicable) is consistent and complete. Sometimes, issues can arise from upstream systems that do not send complete data.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the document key is being constructed and why parts of it are empty.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the relevant tables or SE37 (Function Module) to analyze any function modules involved in the EDI processing.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FIN_EDI091 error in your SAP system.