How To Fix GA872 - No line items are available for document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 872

• Message text: No line items are available for document &1

What causes this issue?

You executed the function "Line item display" for document &V1&.
However, this function is not available because, although there is a
document header for this document, there is no line item. This is
normally the case when the document consisted exclusively of lines for
which all the quantities and values were zero. For such documents, no
line item is posted in the system.

System Response

The SAP System does not branch to line item reporting.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA872 - No line items are available for document &1 ?

  The SAP error message GA872 ("No line items are available for document &1") typically occurs when you are trying to display or process a document (such as a financial document) that does not have any line items associated with it. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Document Not Created Properly: The document may not have been created correctly, leading to no line items being generated.
  Document Deleted: The document might have been deleted or reversed, resulting in no line items being available.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to access may not support line items.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to a document being saved without line items.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can prevent the display of line items, although this typically results in a different error message.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Creation: Verify that the document was created correctly and that it should have line items. You can do this by checking the transaction logs or the document history.
  Review Document Status: Check if the document has been deleted or reversed. You can do this by looking up the document in the relevant transaction (e.g., FB03 for financial documents).
  Use Correct Transaction: Ensure you are using the correct transaction code for the type of document you are trying to access.
  Recreate Document: If the document was not created properly, you may need to recreate it with the correct line items.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the document and its line items. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), or others depending on the document type.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more information on the specific document type you are working with.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GA872 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.