How To Fix L3517 - Error while creating VBFA; Key = & & & &

L3517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Error while creating VBFA; Key = & & & &

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3517 - Error while creating VBFA; Key = & & & & ?

  The SAP error message L3517, which states "Error while creating VBFA; Key = & & & &", typically occurs during the processing of sales documents, particularly when there is an issue with the document flow in the sales and distribution (SD) module. The VBFA table in SAP is used to store the document flow for sales documents, and this error indicates that there was a problem creating an entry in this table.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Inconsistent Data: The error can occur if there are missing or inconsistent data in the sales documents that are being processed. This could include missing references to preceding documents (like sales orders, deliveries, etc.).
  
  
  Custom Enhancements or User Exits: If there are custom enhancements or user exits that manipulate the document flow, they might be causing issues during the creation of the VBFA entry.
  
  
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database, such as locks or inconsistencies that