How To Fix KH834 - Use the function "Original document"

KH834 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 834

• Message text: Use the function "Original document"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH834 - Use the function "Original document" ?

  The SAP error message KH834, which states "Use the function 'Original document'," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when trying to access or process a document that requires referencing the original document for further actions.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Original Document: The system is unable to find the original document that is required for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document you are trying to process may not have a valid link to the original document, or the document flow is not correctly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the original document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the proper linking of documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH834 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Flow:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or report where