How To Fix WS413 - Document &1 does not contain any items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Document &1 does not contain any items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS413 - Document &1 does not contain any items ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS413 - Document &1 does not contain any items
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post or process a document in SAP that does not have any line items. In SAP, a document (such as a financial document, purchase order, or sales order) must contain at least one item line to be valid. If the document header exists but no item lines are entered or saved, the system raises this error.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to post a financial document without any line items.
  Creating a purchase or sales document but forgetting to add item details.
  Data inconsistencies or incomplete data entry in custom programs or interfaces.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Items:
  
  Verify that the document you are trying to post or process actually contains item lines.
  If no items exist, add the required item details (e.g., GL account, amount, material, quantity).
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields for the item lines are filled correctly.
  Save the document after entering the items before posting.
  
  
  
  Interface or Custom Program:
  
  If the document is created via an interface or custom program, check the logic to ensure item lines are correctly populated.
  Debug the program to confirm that item data is passed and saved properly.
  
  
  
  Transaction-Specific Checks:
  
  For financial documents (FB01, FB50, etc.), ensure at least one line item with amount and account is entered.
  For purchase orders or sales orders, ensure item details like material number, quantity, and price are entered.
  
  
  
  Recreate Document:
  
  If the document is corrupted or incomplete, consider deleting and recreating it with proper item lines.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: WS (usually related to workflow or document processing)
  Transaction Codes: FB01, FB50, ME21N, VA01, or any transaction where documents with items are created.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to WS413 for any specific patches or updates.
  Debugging: Use transaction code SE91 to display the message and SE38/SE80 to check the program logic if custom code is involved.
  User Training: Ensure users understand the requirement to enter item lines before posting documents.
  
  
  Summary:
  WS413 indicates that the document you are trying to process has no item lines, which is invalid in SAP. The solution is to ensure that the document contains at least one valid item line before posting or processing.
  
  If you provide the specific transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.