How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC050 - Referenced invoice not yet posted (CC &1, FY &2, Doc. &3, Item &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Referenced invoice not yet posted (CC &1, FY &2, Doc. &3, Item &4)

What causes this issue?

During processing of a follow-on document the referenced document was
not found.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

This is usually a temporary problem caused by the sequence in which
documents are processed. Either the processing of the follow-on
transaction was started before the referenced document was posted or
reprocessing of the referenced document using the function ?Central
Reversal with Reposting? was incomplete or the processing of the
packages in the initial load did not occur in the correct sequence.

System Response

If this message was raised during online replication, the A
has to wait for the referenced document to be posted (or reposted).
If this message was raised during the initial load, an error is
displayed in the error log for the corresponding package.

How to fix this error?

For online replication, restart the A
document has been posted (or reposted).
For the initial load the run must be repeated until the error
disappears.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC050 - Referenced invoice not yet posted (CC &1, FY &2, Doc. &3, Item &4) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC050 indicates that a referenced invoice has not yet been posted in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with intercompany or cross-company transactions in SAP S/4HANA or SAP Central Finance.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Invoice Not Posted: The referenced invoice (identified by the company code, fiscal year, document number, and item number) has not been posted yet. This could be due to a delay in processing or an error in the posting process.
  Data Synchronization Issues: In a Central Finance scenario, there may be issues with data synchronization between the source system and the Central Finance system.
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow may not be correctly established, leading to references to documents that do not exist in the target system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the posting of invoices.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Invoice Status:
  
  Verify if the referenced invoice has been posted in the source system. You can do this by checking the invoice document in the relevant transaction (e.g., FB03 for displaying documents).
  
  
  
  Post the Invoice:
  
  If the invoice has not been posted, ensure that it is posted correctly in the source system. Once posted, the error should resolve itself in the Central Finance system after the next data transfer.
  
  
  
  Data Replication:
  
  If you are using Central Finance, ensure that the data replication process is functioning correctly. Check the replication logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the data transfer.
  
  
  
  Check Document Flow:
  
  Review the document flow to ensure that all related documents are correctly linked and that there are no missing documents in the sequence.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to financial postings and intercompany transactions. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant logs or documentation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to investigate the status of invoices and postings.
  Central Finance Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Central Finance for best practices on data replication and invoice processing.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and post invoices in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.