How To Fix WS062 - No journal entry created for document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 062

• Message text: No journal entry created for document &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS062 - No journal entry created for document & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS062 - No journal entry created for document &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when SAP attempts to post a document but fails to create the corresponding journal entry in the financial accounting (FI) module. The system processes the document but, due to certain conditions or configuration issues, the journal entry is not generated.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect account assignment: The document line items may lack proper G/L account assignments or cost center assignments.
  Posting period issues: The posting date might be in a closed or blocked posting period.
  Document type or posting key configuration: The document type or posting key may not be configured to create FI documents.
  Integration issues: Problems in the integration between the sub-ledger (e.g., MM, SD) and FI.
  User exit or BAdI logic: Custom code might be preventing the creation of the journal entry.
  Authorization issues: The user may lack authorization to post FI documents.
  Technical errors: Database or system errors during posting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS062 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Details:
  
  Verify that all line items have valid and complete account assignments.
  Ensure that the G/L accounts are open and valid for posting.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting date falls within an open posting period in transaction OB52.
  If the period is closed, open it or change the posting date.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type and Posting Key Configuration:
  
  Use transaction OBA7 to check document type settings.
  Ensure the document type allows FI postings.
  Check posting keys in OB41 for correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  For MM or SD documents, verify the integration settings with FI.
  Ensure that the relevant account determination is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Analyze Custom Code:
  
  Review any user exits, BADIs, or enhancements that might affect posting.
  Debug the posting process to identify if custom logic is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post FI documents.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs and Dumps:
  
  Check transaction SM21 (system log) and ST22 (short dumps) for related errors.
  Look for database or system errors during posting.
  
  
  
  Repost or Correct Document:
  
  If possible, correct the document and repost.
  Use transaction FBRA to reset the cleared status if relevant.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB03 - Display Document
  OB52 - Maintain Posting Periods
  OBA7 - Document Types
  OB41 - Posting Keys
  SM21 - System Log
  ST22 - Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WS062 for specific patches or known issues.
  SAP Help Portal for FI document posting and integration.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Posting MM invoice without proper account assignment.
  SD billing document not generating FI document due to missing configuration.
  Custom enhancements blocking FI document creation.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The WS062 error indicates that SAP did not create a journal entry for a document due to configuration, authorization, or integration issues. Careful review of account assignments, posting periods, document types, and custom code is necessary to identify and fix the root cause.