How To Fix GI584 - The loc.FI-SL doc. ledger &, Doc.no. &, Co.Cd. &, fis.yr & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 584

• Message text: The loc.FI-SL doc. ledger &, Doc.no. &, Co.Cd. &, fis.yr & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to use document &V3& &V4& &V2& as a reference document for a
direct FI-SL posting. This document does not exist in ledger &V1&.

System Response

The funtion is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. Perhaps the document you entered is not a local FI-SL
document (created by a FI-SL direct posting). Only these type of
documents (document type "L") can be used as a reference.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI584 - The loc.FI-SL doc. ledger &, Doc.no. &, Co.Cd. &, fis.yr & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GI584 indicates that a specific document in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the Special Ledger (FI-SL), cannot be found. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or process a document that does not exist in the specified company code and fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Document Deletion: The document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for retrieval.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Wrong Company Code or Fiscal Year: The company code or fiscal year specified in the transaction may not match the document's actual details.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing documents.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Details: Check the document number, company code, and fiscal year for accuracy. Ensure that you are using the correct values.
  Check Document Existence: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or S_ALR_87012357 (Document Journal) to verify if the document exists in the system.
  Review Deletion/Archiving: If the document was deleted or archived, check with your SAP administrator or the relevant team to see if it can be restored or if there are any archiving policies in place.
  Data Migration Review: If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration logs and processes to ensure all documents were transferred correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the document. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the system.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on FI-SL and document management.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.