How To Fix GI580 - Document posted(no document number, only summary records updated)

GI580 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 580

• Message text: Document posted(no document number, only summary records updated)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI580 - Document posted(no document number, only summary records updated) ?

  The SAP error message GI580 ("Document posted (no document number, only summary records updated)") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or financial postings. This message indicates that a document was posted, but it did not generate a document number because only summary records were updated. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during a goods movement or when performing a stock transfer.
  Causes:
  
  Summary Posting Configuration: The system is configured to post certain transactions as summary records rather than generating individual document numbers. This is often the case in high-volume transactions to improve performance.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the transaction may be set up to allow summary postings.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types in SAP may inherently lead to summary postings, especially in inventory management.
  System Settings: The settings in the configuration for the relevant module (e.g., MM, FI) may dictate how documents are posted.
  
  Solutions:
  
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