How To Fix WS423 - Document items were not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Document items were not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS423 - Document items were not found ?

  The SAP error message WS423 - Document items were not found typically occurs during document processing in Financial Accounting (FI) or related modules when the system expects line items in a document but cannot find any.
  
  Cause
  
  The document header exists, but no line items are associated with it.
  The document might be incomplete or corrupted.
  The document was partially posted or deleted.
  The system is trying to process or display a document that has no line items.
  Possible data inconsistencies or issues during document creation or posting.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During document display or processing (e.g., in transaction FB03, FB02).
  When trying to reverse or clear a document.
  During batch input or data migration if line items are missing.
  In custom programs or reports that expect document line items.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the document in SAP:
  
  Use transaction FB03 to display the document.
  Verify if the document has line items.
  If no line items are found, the document is incomplete or corrupted.
  
  
  
  Analyze document creation process:
  
  Check