How To Fix IHC273 - There are no external documents

IHC273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 273

• Message text: There are no external documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC273 - There are no external documents ?

  The SAP error message IHC273 ("There are no external documents") typically occurs in the context of the Integrated Financial Management (IHC) module, which is used for managing intercompany transactions and cash management. This error indicates that the system could not find any external documents that match the criteria specified in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing External Documents: The most common cause is that there are no external documents (like invoices, payment requests, etc.) that meet the selection criteria you have specified.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The parameters you entered (such as date range, document type, or company code) may not match any existing external documents.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in the synchronization of data between systems, especially if you are using multiple systems or modules.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the external documents.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration