F5194 - No document exists which fulfils the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 194

• Message text: No document exists which fulfils the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5194 - No document exists which fulfils the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message F5194, "No document exists which fulfills the selection criteria," typically occurs when you are trying to retrieve financial documents (such as invoices, payments, or other accounting entries) in the SAP system, but the system cannot find any documents that match the criteria you have specified in your selection parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria you have entered (such as date range, document type, company code, etc.) do not match any existing documents in the system.
  Document Not Posted: The document you are trying to access may not have been posted yet or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain documents.
  Data Archiving: The documents you are looking for may have been archived and are no longer available in the active database.
  Filters Applied: There may be additional filters or settings in the report or transaction that are limiting the results.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review and adjust your selection criteria to ensure they are correct. Make sure you are using the right date range, document type, and other relevant parameters.
  Verify Document Status: Confirm that the document you are looking for has been posted and is not in a deleted or archived state.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view the documents. You may need to contact your SAP administrator for assistance.
  Review Filters: Look for any additional filters or settings in the report or transaction that may be limiting the results. Clear any unnecessary filters.
  Consult with IT Support: If you suspect that the documents may have been archived, consult with your IT support team to check the archiving settings and whether the documents can be retrieved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to access financial documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on how to properly use the transaction or report you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.