How To Fix RE178 - You cannot execute this action in a document without a document item

RE178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 178

• Message text: You cannot execute this action in a document without a document item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE178 - You cannot execute this action in a document without a document item ?

  The SAP error message RE178, which states "You cannot execute this action in a document without a document item," typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) or related modules when you attempt to perform an action on a document that does not contain any line items or entries. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to post, change, or delete a document that is expected to have associated items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Items: The document you are trying to work with does not have any associated line items. This could be due to the document being created incorrectly or not being populated with the necessary data.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not support the action you are trying to perform without line items.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry or document creation that resulted in the absence