How To Fix FZ301 - Line item & & & is missing in database (database inconsistent)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Line item & & & is missing in database (database inconsistent)

What causes this issue?

The database is inconsistent. The named line item was indeed entered
but it is now missing in the database.

System Response

The line item is not processed in the payment run.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator or contact the responsible hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ301 - Line item & & & is missing in database (database inconsistent) ?

  The SAP error message FZ301 indicates that there is a database inconsistency related to a line item that is expected to be present but is missing. This can occur in various financial transactions, particularly in the context of accounts payable or accounts receivable, where line items are expected to be recorded in the database but are not found.
  Cause:
  
  Data Corruption: The database may have become corrupted due to system crashes, improper shutdowns, or other issues.
  Incomplete Transactions: A transaction may not have been completed properly, leading to missing line items.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements may have inadvertently caused inconsistencies in the database.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the transport was not executed correctly.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database (e.g., locks, deadlocks) can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs to identify any incomplete transactions or errors that occurred during processing.
  Reconcile Data: Use SAP reconciliation tools to compare the expected data with the actual data in the database. This may involve running reports or using transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display).
  Database Repair: If data corruption is suspected, you may need to run database repair tools or consult with your database administrator.
  Reprocess Transactions: If specific transactions are identified as problematic, you may need to reprocess them to ensure that all line items are correctly recorded.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help in diagnosing and resolving the issue, such as SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant database tables.
  Database Tables: Identify the specific database tables involved in the transaction (e.g., BSIK for open items in accounts payable, BSAK for cleared items).
  System Logs: Review system logs (SM21) for any errors or warnings that occurred around the time the issue was detected.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and process the relevant line items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FZ301 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.