How To Fix 5D122 - Cancellation without reference: & &

5D122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Cancellation without reference: & &

What causes this issue?

After summarizing the notifications already stored in the system, the
system found a notification flagged as a cancelation (DBME-KENNZST = J)
that does not refer to any other notification.
The key of the incorrect cancelation is &v1& &v2&.

System Response

The incorrect cancelation is ignored.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D122 - Cancellation without reference: & & ?

  The SAP error message 5D122 "Cancellation without reference: & &" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with cancellations in the SAP system. This error indicates that a cancellation attempt is being made without a valid reference document or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Document: The cancellation process requires a reference to the original document (like an invoice, payment, or other financial document) that is being canceled. If this reference is missing or incorrect, the system cannot process the cancellation.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used for the cancellation may not support the operation being attempted.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect data entries in the fields required for processing the cancellation.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the cancellation from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reference Document: Ensure that the reference document for the cancellation is correctly specified. Verify