How To Fix RE194 - You cannot create documents without document items

RE194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 194

• Message text: You cannot create documents without document items

What causes this issue?

You want to save the <DS:GLOS.earmarked_funds>Earmarked funds</>, but
have not yet created a document item.

System Response

The document cannot be saved because all earmarked funds must have at
least one document item.

How to fix this error?

Enter at least one document item.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE194 - You cannot create documents without document items ?

  The SAP error message RE194 ("You cannot create documents without document items") typically occurs when you attempt to create a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, or other financial document) without including any line items or document items. This is a validation error that ensures that documents have at least one item associated with them before they can be processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Items: The most common cause of this error is that the document you are trying to create does not have any line items. This could happen if the user forgot to add items or if there was an issue during the data entry process.
  Incorrect Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration might not allow the creation of documents without items, which is a standard practice in many business processes.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the section for adding items or may have not filled in