How To Fix IFW002 - Header without items: Document &1, type &2

IFW002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IFW - Invoice forecasting worklist

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Header without items: Document &1, type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IFW002 - Header without items: Document &1, type &2 ?

  The SAP error message IFW002, which states "Header without items: Document &1, type &2," typically occurs in the context of the Invoice Verification (IV) process in SAP. This error indicates that there is a document (like an invoice) that has been created without any associated line items. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Line Items: The most common cause of this error is that the document (invoice) was created without any line items. This can happen due to user error during data entry or system issues.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified may not be appropriate for the transaction being processed, leading to the creation of a header without items.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently skipped entering line items or there may have been a system glitch during the document creation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Creation: Review the document in question (using the document number &1)