How To Fix WS669 - Cannot create FI/CO document; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 669

• Message text: Cannot create FI/CO document; see long text

What causes this issue?

Within a logical unit of work, you are not allowed to post the same
material in different documents in an active material ledger.

System Response

The system has recognized an inconsistent state and therefore does not
permit the creation of accounting documents.

How to fix this error?

Check the transferred interface data and adjust the selection
parameters.
As a rule, set the selection criteria of the commit control so that one
commit is performed for each document.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS669 - Cannot create FI/CO document; see long text ?

  The SAP error message WS669: "Cannot create FI/CO document; see long text" typically occurs when the system is unable to post a financial (FI) or controlling (CO) document during a transaction. This error is a generic message indicating that the document creation failed, and the detailed reason is provided in the long text or accompanying logs.
  
  Cause
  The root causes for WS669 can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data:
  
  Customer or vendor master data incomplete or blocked.
  Cost center, profit center, or internal order master data missing or invalid.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues:
  
  Incorrect or missing account determination.
  Missing or incorrect posting keys or document types.
  Incomplete or incorrect integration settings between FI and CO modules.
  
  
  
  Authorization Problems:
  
  User lacks authorization to post FI/CO documents.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Currency or amount inconsistencies.
  Period is closed for posting.
  Document splitting or validation errors.
  
  
  
  Technical Issues:
  
  Locking conflicts.
  Batch job or background process errors.
  Interface or BAPI errors if posting via external programs.
  
  
  
  
  How to Find More Details
  
  
  Check the Long Text:
  
  The error message WS669 advises to "see long text." The long text usually contains a more specific explanation of why the document could not be created.
  
  
  Check Application Logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 (Application Log) to find detailed logs related to the posting.
  
  
  Check the Error Stack:
  
  Sometimes preceding error messages provide more clues.
  
  
  Check Document Header and Line Item Data:
  
  Review the data being posted for completeness and correctness.
  
  
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps
  
  
  Read the Long Text:
  
  Go to the message in the transaction or use transaction SE91 to display the message long text for WS669.
  
  
  Verify Master Data:  
  
  Check customer/vendor master data for completeness and status.
  Verify cost center, profit center, internal order, or other controlling objects.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Ensure the posting period is open in both FI and CO.
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check account determination settings.
  Verify document types and posting keys.
  Confirm integration settings between FI and CO.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to post FI/CO documents.
  
  
  Analyze Logs:
  
  Use SLG1 to analyze application logs for detailed error messages.
  
  
  Test Posting Manually:
  
  Try to post a similar document manually to isolate if the problem is data-related or technical.
  
  
  Check for Notes and OSS Messages:
  
  Search SAP Notes for WS669 or related symptoms.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FB50, FB60, FB70, F-02 — FI document posting transactions.
  KSB1, KOB1 — CO document display.
  SLG1 — Application log.
  SE91 — Message maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS669.
  Common notes address issues like document splitting, currency differences, or integration errors.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Posting a document with missing cost center or profit center.
  Posting to a closed fiscal period.
  Posting with incorrect currency or exchange rate.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Error
  WS669: Cannot create FI/CO document; see long text
  
  
  Cause
  Missing master data, configuration errors, authorization issues, period closed, data errors
  
  
  Solution
  Check long text, verify master data, open posting period, check configuration, analyze logs
  
  
  Tools
  SE91 (message), SLG1 (logs), FB50/FB60 (posting), SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact long text or context of the transaction where WS669 occurs, I can help analyze the specific cause further.