F5197 - Residual items are to be edited in &, display takes place in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Residual items are to be edited in &, display takes place in &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5197 - Residual items are to be edited in &, display takes place in & ?

  The SAP error message F5197 indicates that there are residual items that need to be edited in a specific context, and the display is taking place in another context. This message typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with residual items in accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There are residual items (e.g., open items that have not been fully cleared) in the system that require attention.
  The system is trying to display these residual items in a different context or transaction than where they are supposed to be edited.
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the residual items in the specified context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F5197 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Context: Check the transaction or report you are using when the error occurs. Ensure that you are in the correct transaction for editing residual items.
  
  
  Edit Residual Items: Navigate to the appropriate transaction for editing residual items. This could be through:
  
  Transaction code F-32 (Clear Customer)
  Transaction code F-44 (Clear Vendor)
  Transaction code FB05 (Post with Clearing)
  Or any other relevant transaction based on your specific scenario.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to edit the residual items. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request access.
  
  
  Review Open Items: Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to review the open items and identify any that need to be cleared or edited.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for managing open items and residual items in SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow for the necessary actions on residual items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the F5197 error and manage residual items effectively in your SAP system.