How To Fix FMEUF257 - Original documents exist for object

FMEUF257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Original documents exist for object

What causes this issue?

The program has determined that related original documents exist for the
archiving object.

System Response

The program excludes this object from being archived.

How to fix this error?

Certification items are, in most cases, follow-on documents to original
financial documents. In this case, the original document needs to be
archived before the certification item can be archived.

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 FMEUF257 - Original documents exist for object ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF257 ("Original documents exist for object") typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with document archiving or deletion. This error indicates that there are original documents associated with the object you are trying to process, which prevents the action from being completed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or archive a financial document (such as an invoice or payment) that has original documents linked to it. The system is designed to prevent the deletion or archiving of documents that have dependencies, ensuring data integrity and compliance with financial regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMEUF257 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Original Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the document in question and check for any linked original documents.
  Identify the original documents that are associated with the object you are trying to delete or archive.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If possible, remove