How To Fix KB477 - No corresponding line items for document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 477

• Message text: No corresponding line items for document &

What causes this issue?

The document you have selected exists, however, there are no line items
corresponding to the report you have called up, for example:
You have called up the plan costs document display and selected an
actual cost document.
You have selected documents in the actual costs document display for
which no costs are posted (for example, the entry of non-allocatable
activities).

System Response

The document is not displayed by the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB477 - No corresponding line items for document & ?

  The SAP error message KB477 ("No corresponding line items for document &") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when you are trying to display or process a document that does not have any associated line items. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to view a document in the transaction code for displaying accounting documents (e.g., FB03) or when performing a reconciliation.
  Causes:
  
  Document Does Not Exist: The document number you are trying to access may not exist in the system.
  Line Items Deleted: The line items associated with the document may have been deleted or not posted correctly.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may not be configured to have line items, or it may not be relevant for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the line items for the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the document posting process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the document number you are entering to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Document Status: Use transaction codes like FB03 or FBL1N to check the status of the document and see if it has any line items associated with it.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the document type is correctly configured in the system to allow for line items.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to view the document and its line items. You may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  Consult with IT Support: If you suspect data consistency issues, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  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).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for KB477 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and controlling for more insights into document handling and line item management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for more in-depth troubleshooting.