How To Fix VHURL317 - Statement &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Statement &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The statement is either archived or deleted.

System Response

IDoc creation terminates.

How to fix this error?

Check the logs of deleted statements for account &V2&, or the
corresponding archived data.

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 VHURL317 - Statement &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VHURL317 indicates that a specific statement (usually a financial statement or report) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or when trying to access a specific report or transaction that relies on a statement that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Statement Definition: The statement you are trying to access has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Statement ID: The statement ID you are using may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to access the statement.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, some statements may not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the statement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Statement Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OB58 for financial statements) and verify if the statement exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Statement ID:
  
  Double-check the statement ID you are using to ensure it is correct.
  Look for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access the statement.
  Consult with your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, verify that all necessary statements were migrated correctly.
  You may need to re-import or recreate the missing statements.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to financial statements in your SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the statement to be recognized.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB58 (for defining financial statements) and FSE1 (for creating financial statement versions).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing financial statements.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VHURL317 error and implement a solution.