How To Fix 8A103 - Number & of referenced type is unknown

8A103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Number & of referenced type is unknown

What causes this issue?

The number you enterd for the referenced type has not been assigned
before.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You have to enter the number of a withholding type that you have
defined before.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A103 - Number & of referenced type is unknown ?

  The SAP error message 8A103 ("Number & of referenced type is unknown") typically occurs in the context of SAP when there is an issue with the reference number or type being used in a transaction or program. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when dealing with document numbers, material numbers, or other identifiers that are expected to exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reference Number: The reference number you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the number has been deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Type: The type of the reference number does not match the expected type in the context of the transaction or program.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data migration that lead to the reference number not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations