How To Fix WS074 - Accounting document does not exist for original document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Accounting document does not exist for original document &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS074 - Accounting document does not exist for original document & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS074 - Accounting document does not exist for original document &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference or reverse an accounting document that does not exist or cannot be found in the system. Typically, this happens during document reversal, clearing, or referencing processes where the original accounting document number provided is incorrect, missing, or has been deleted.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to reverse a document that was never posted or has been archived/deleted.
  Entering an incorrect document number or fiscal year.
  The document belongs to a different company code or fiscal year than specified.
  The document is not yet posted or is parked (not yet posted).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Document Number and Fiscal Year:
  
  Double-check the accounting document number and fiscal year entered.
  Ensure the document exists in the system by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document).
  
  
  
  Check Company Code:
  
  Confirm that the company code entered matches the document's company code.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure the document is posted and not parked or deleted.
  If the document is parked, it cannot be reversed until posted.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction for reversal (e.g., FB08 for document reversal).
  Ensure you are not trying to reverse a document that cannot be reversed (e.g., a document already reversed or locked).
  
  
  
  Check Archiving:
  
  If the document has been archived, it will not be available for reversal.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or archiving team to retrieve or restore the document if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to view and reverse the document.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB03 - Display Accounting Document
  FB08 - Reverse Document
  FBL3N - G/L Account Line Items
  FBL1N - Vendor Line Items
  FBL5N - Customer Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WS074 for any specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:
  
  If the error occurs during a program or custom development, verify that the document number passed to the function/module is correct.
  Review the document flow and ensure the original document is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WS074 error indicates that the system cannot find the original accounting document you are trying to reference or reverse. Verify the document number, fiscal year, company code, and document status to resolve the issue. Use the appropriate SAP transactions to check and reverse documents, and consult SAP Notes or your support team if the problem persists.