How To Fix 3W004 - &1 is not a valid Reference number

3W004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 is not a valid Reference number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W004 - &1 is not a valid Reference number ?

  The SAP error message "3W004 &1 is not a valid Reference number" typically indicates that the reference number you are trying to use in a transaction or process does not exist or is not recognized by the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during invoice processing, payment processing, or when referencing documents in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Reference Number: The reference number entered may be mistyped or incorrect.
  Non-Existent Document: The reference number may refer to a document that has been deleted or does not exist in the system.
  Document Status: The document associated with the reference number may be in a status that does not allow it to be referenced (e.g., archived or blocked).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document associated with the reference number.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the reference