How To Fix FINS_FI_POSTING_IF019 - Message header id and Sub-Message header id should not be empty

FINS_FI_POSTING_IF019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_POSTING_IF - Posting Interface Messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Message header id and Sub-Message header id should not be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_POSTING_IF019 - Message header id and Sub-Message header id should not be empty ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_POSTING_IF019 indicates that there is an issue with the message header ID and sub-message header ID being empty during a financial posting process. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when posting documents in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of required identifiers in the message header when attempting to post a financial document. Specifically, the system expects certain fields (message header ID and sub-message header ID) to be populated with valid values, and if they are empty, the posting cannot proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the financial posting interface is correctly set up. This includes verifying that the message types and their corresponding header IDs are properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Review Input Data: Examine the data being sent for the financial posting. Make sure that the