How To Fix W_CB164 - Document contains errors and can therefore not be saved

W_CB164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Document contains errors and can therefore not be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB164 - Document contains errors and can therefore not be saved ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: W_CB164 - Document contains errors and can therefore not be saved
  
  1. Cause
  The error message W_CB164 typically occurs when you try to save a document (such as a financial document, goods movement, or any transactional document) in SAP, but the system detects inconsistencies or errors in the document data. These errors prevent the document from being saved successfully.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect mandatory fields: Required fields are either empty or contain invalid data.
  Data inconsistencies: For example, line items not balanced, incorrect account assignments, or invalid cost centers.
  Validation or substitution errors: Custom validations or substitutions configured in the system might be triggered.
  Authorization issues: User might lack the necessary permissions to post or save the document.
  Incorrect document type or posting key: The document type or posting key used might not be valid for the transaction.
  Currency or amount errors: Currency mismatches or