How To Fix /PF1/FI_PROXY020 - FI document &3/&1/&2 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/FI_PROXY -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: FI document &3/&1/&2 was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/FI_PROXY020 - FI document &3/&1/&2 was not found ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/FI_PROXY020 indicates that a financial document (FI document) with the specified document number, company code, and fiscal year was not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to display, post, or process a financial document that does not exist or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number, company code, or fiscal year entered may be incorrect.
  Document Deletion: The document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for retrieval.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data migration process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial module that prevent the document from being found.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Input Data: Double-check the document number, company code, and fiscal year for accuracy. Ensure that you are using the correct format and values.
  Check Document Status: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to see if the document exists. If it does not, check if it has been deleted or archived.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the document. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  Consult with IT Support: If the document should exist but cannot be found, consult with your IT support team to check for any data consistency issues or to investigate if the document was inadvertently deleted.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the financial module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FB02 (Change Document), and FB01 (Post Document) to navigate through financial documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial document processing for further insights into handling such errors.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further investigation.