FR160 - Select documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Select documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR160 - Select documents ?

  The SAP error message FR160, which states "Select documents," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system expects you to select one or more documents for processing, but none have been selected.
  Cause:
  
  No Documents Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any documents in the selection screen or the document list.
  Filters Applied: If filters are applied that exclude all documents, the system will not find any documents to process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain documents.
  Data Availability: There may be no documents available for the specified criteria (e.g., date range, document type).
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Documents: Ensure that you have selected at least one document in the selection screen. You can do this by checking the list of available documents and marking the ones you want to process.
  Check Filters: Review any filters you have applied to ensure they are not excluding all documents. Adjust the criteria as necessary.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to view and select the documents. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Review Data: Check if there are any documents available for the criteria you have specified. You may need to broaden your search parameters (e.g., changing the date range).
  Refresh the List: Sometimes, refreshing the document list or re-entering the transaction can help in case of temporary glitches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial document processing, such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices), or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific transaction you are using to understand the expected behavior and requirements for document selection.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.