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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• 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 the original document exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the document using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., FB03 for displaying financial documents).
  Check Document Number: Ensure that you are using the correct document number and that it is formatted correctly.
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the document. If not, contact your system administrator to grant you the required permissions.
  Consult with IT Support: If the document should exist but cannot be found, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to check for any data consistency issues or errors in the document management system.
  Recreate the Document: If the original document is indeed missing and cannot be recovered, you may need to recreate it if possible.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), and others related to document management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to document management and financial transactions for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to SAP support for further assistance.