How To Fix FMCF718 - Incomplete document chain. Missing document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Incomplete document chain. Missing document &1

What causes this issue?

In accordance with the <DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_FMYC> derivation strategy for
reassignment</> and manual account assignment selection, no account
assignment elements are changed.

System Response

Reassignment is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check your settings in the derivation strategy if you want to carry out
reassignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF718 - Incomplete document chain. Missing document &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCF718, which states "Incomplete document chain. Missing document &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document chains in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a missing document in a sequence that is required for the completion of a financial transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Document: The primary cause of this error is that a document that is expected to be part of a chain (e.g., an invoice, payment, or other financial document) is missing. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The document was never created.
  The document was deleted or archived.
  There was an error during document posting that prevented the creation of the necessary document.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in the expected sequence of documents.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how documents are linked or processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Missing Document: Check the error message for the specific document number indicated by &1. This will help you identify which document is missing.
  
  
  Check Document Flow: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to trace the document flow and see where the chain is broken.
  
  
  Recreate the Missing Document: If the missing document can be recreated (e.g., an invoice), do so to restore the document chain.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to document processing in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings for document flow are correctly configured.
  
  
  Consult with Technical Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can analyze the system logs and provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Financial Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document management and financial transactions to understand how document chains are supposed to function.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMCF718 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.