F5228 - No appropriate line item is contained in this document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 228

• Message text: No appropriate line item is contained in this document

What causes this issue?

No line item has been selected for the number entered. Possible reasons
for this are:

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

No document with the entered number exists.
The document exists but it does not have any open items which match the
settings (account type, account number, special G/L indicator).
The document contains permissible open items which have already been
selected and are in the open item list.

System Response

You receive the message, that no further items have been selected for
your entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry, if you have entered an incorrect number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5228 - No appropriate line item is contained in this document ?

  The SAP error message F5228 ("No appropriate line item is contained in this document") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document processing in SAP Financial Accounting (FI). This error indicates that the system could not find a suitable line item in the specified document for the operation you are trying to perform, such as posting a payment or clearing an item.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are trying to process may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Line Item Not Available: The specific line item you are trying to access may have already been cleared or does not meet the criteria for the operation.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type may not allow the operation you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the line items in the document.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the line items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the document number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Line Items: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to review the line items of the document and confirm their status.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type you are working with allows the operation you are trying to perform.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the line items in the document.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate any underlying data inconsistencies or system issues.
  
  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 help troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on handling financial documents and line items.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.