How To Fix FL197 - No SAP original version exists for &

FL197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 197

• Message text: No SAP original version exists for &

What causes this issue?

No SAP original version was read from the database.
One reason could be that the function module has not yet been
modified.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FL197 - No SAP original version exists for & ?

  The SAP error message FL197 ("No SAP original version exists for &") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with document management or when trying to access a specific version of a document that is expected to exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Original Document: The original version of the document you are trying to access does not exist in the system. This could happen if the document was never created, was deleted, or if there was an error during the document creation process.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number or reference you are using may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view the original document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the document management system that prevent the original document from being retrieved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if