How To Fix OQ_E223 - Financial Accounting documents exist at Item Level.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Financial Accounting documents exist at Item Level.

What causes this issue?

Selected line is settlement header line. Financial documents exits at
item level.

System Response

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?

Expand the header line and select one of the item lines.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_E223 - Financial Accounting documents exist at Item Level. ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E223, which states "Financial Accounting documents exist at Item Level," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires the deletion or modification of a document that has already been posted in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that there are financial accounting documents linked to the item you are trying to change or delete, which prevents the action from being completed.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Financial Documents: The primary cause of this error is that there are already financial accounting documents (like invoices, payments, etc.) that are associated with the item you are trying to modify or delete.
  Document Flow: The item may be part of a document flow that includes financial postings, making it impossible to change or delete without addressing the financial documents first.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the item from other modules or processes that rely on the financial data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Flow: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to check the document flow for the item in question. Identify any financial documents that are linked to the item.
  
  
  Reverse or Delete Financial Documents: If you find financial documents that are causing the issue, you may need to reverse or delete those documents. This can be done using transaction codes like FB08 (Reverse Document) or FBRA (Reset Cleared Items), depending on the situation.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about reversing or deleting financial documents, consult with your finance team or SAP FI consultant to ensure that you are not disrupting any critical financial processes.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to handle the financial documents:
  
  FB03 to display the document.
  FB08 to reverse a document.
  FBL1N, FBL3N, or FBL5N to view line items for vendors, G/L accounts, or customers, respectively.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Items: Ensure that there are no open items that are preventing the deletion or modification of the item.
  
  
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may need to be reviewed to ensure that it allows for the desired actions without conflicts.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP FI, such as FB03, FB08, FBL1N, FBL3N, and FBL5N.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling financial documents and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.