How To Fix NI141 - Select a usage (purpose)

NI141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Select a usage (purpose)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI141 - Select a usage (purpose) ?

  The SAP error message NI141 ("Select a usage (purpose)") typically occurs in the context of creating or processing a document that requires the specification of a usage or purpose for a particular transaction. This error is often encountered in modules related to financial transactions, such as Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable, where a specific purpose for the transaction must be defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the user attempts to proceed with a transaction that requires a usage or purpose to be selected, but none has been specified. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating a vendor invoice or payment.
  When processing a customer invoice or payment.
  When entering a document that requires a specific purpose for tax reporting or compliance.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NI141 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction you are trying to process when the error occurs.
  
  
  Select Usage/Purpose:
  
  Look for a field labeled "Usage" or "Purpose" in the