How To Fix FX059 - Document for posting not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Document for posting not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX059 - Document for posting not found ?

  The SAP error message FX059 ("Document for posting not found") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with asset accounting or financial postings. This error indicates that the system cannot find the document that is supposed to be posted or processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document: The document you are trying to post may not exist in the system. This could happen if it was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are using may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be posted (e.g., it may be blocked or already posted).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or post the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the underlying data that prevent the document from being found.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the document you are trying to post actually exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the document number in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like FB03 for financial documents).
  Check Document Number: Ensure that the document number is entered correctly. Look for any typographical errors.
  Review Document Status: Check the status of the document to ensure it is not blocked or already posted. You can do this in the document display transaction.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and post the document. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the issue.
  Data Consistency Check: If you suspect data consistency issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying database issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to asset accounting and financial postings for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.