How To Fix PFM_PAP_MESSAGES004 - There are no documents to be saved

PFM_PAP_MESSAGES004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_PAP_MESSAGES - PAP Message Class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: There are no documents to be saved

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PFM_PAP_MESSAGES004 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_PAP_MESSAGES004: There are no documents to be saved typically occurs in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) module, particularly when dealing with document processing or posting in the Public Sector Accounting (PSA) area. This error indicates that the system did not find any documents that meet the criteria for saving or processing.
  Causes:
  
  No Data to Process: The most common cause is that there are no documents available in the system that match the criteria for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to filter documents may be too restrictive, resulting in no documents being found.
  Document Status: The documents you are trying to save may already be processed or in a status that does not allow them to be saved.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations may prevent the system from accessing the documents.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical