How To Fix WEBFI_MASTER007 - Minimum number of open items: enter the key date too

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEBFI_MASTER - Web Financials: Business Partner Master Data

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Minimum number of open items: enter the key date too

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  Error Message
  WEBFI_MASTER007: Minimum number of open items: enter the key date too
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) when you are trying to process or display open items for a customer or vendor, but the system requires a key date to determine which open items to consider.
  
  The minimum number of open items parameter is set, meaning the system expects a certain number of open items to be displayed or processed.
  However, the key date (also called the "posting date" or "document date" depending on context) is missing or not entered.
  Without the key date, the system cannot determine the open items as of a specific date, so it throws this error.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During display or clearing of open items in customer/vendor accounts.
  When running reports or transactions that require open item selection based on a date.
  In web-based frontends or Fiori apps related to FI, where the key date is mandatory for filtering open items.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Enter the Key Date:
  
  When prompted, enter the key date (the date as of which you want to see or process open items).
  This date is usually the date up to which open items are considered open (e.g., today’s date or a specific cutoff date).
  
  
  
  Check the Selection Screen:
  
  Ensure that the field for the key date is not left blank.
  If the field is hidden or not visible, check the UI or transaction variant settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  If you are a system administrator or consultant, verify the configuration for open item management.
  Check if the minimum number of open items parameter is set in a way that requires a key date.
  Adjust the parameter if necessary, or ensure that the key date is always requested.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Inform users that when working with open items, the key date must be entered to avoid this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Open Items: These are line items in customer/vendor accounts that have not been cleared (i.e., not fully paid or settled).
  Key Date: The date used to determine which open items are considered open. For example, if the key date is 31.12.2023, only items open as of that date are shown.
  Transactions: This error can appear in transactions like F-32 (Clear Customer), F-44 (Clear Vendor), FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or in web-based apps.
  SAP Notes: If the error persists despite entering the key date, check SAP Notes or OSS for any patches or known issues related to your SAP version.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Error
  WEBFI_MASTER007: Minimum number of open items: enter the key date too
  
  
  Cause
  Key date missing when minimum open items parameter is active
  
  
  Solution
  Enter the key date on the selection screen or UI
  
  
  Related Info
  Open items, clearing transactions, FI reports
  
  
  
  
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