How To Fix KF164 - Line item & could not be written in the session

KF164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Line item & could not be written in the session

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KF164 - Details

• The SAP error message KF164, which states "Line item & could not be written in the session," typically occurs during the execution of a batch input session or when processing data in the background. This error indicates that a specific line item could not be processed or written to the database due to various reasons.
  Causes of Error KF164
  
  Data Issues: The line item may contain invalid or inconsistent data that does not meet the required criteria for processing.
  Session Errors: The batch input session may have encountered an error that prevents it from processing the line item.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the session may not have the necessary authorizations to write the line item.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical problems such as database locks, system performance issues, or other system errors that prevent the line item from being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the relevant modules or transaction codes may lead