How To Fix 8A151 - Enter the official document number in the reference document field


8A151 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

  • Message number: 151

  • Message text: Enter the official document number in the reference document field

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are posting a document with a document type that is marked as
    relevant for official document numbering. Furthermore, the document
    type is not marked as self issuing document type, that means, the
    official document number is not automatically generated by the system.

    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?

    Enter the official document number in the reference document number
    field.
    Logistic Invoice verification:
    If you want to post a document that requires an automatic determination
    of the official document number, please go to the header detail screen
    and enter an FI document type with automatic number determination in
    the corresponding document type field. In this case, please do not make
    any entries in the reference document number field apart from the
    printing character.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A151 - Enter the official document number in the reference document field ?
    The SAP error message 8A151 ("Enter the official document number in the reference document field") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with official documents such as invoices, credit memos, or other financial documents that require a reference number for tracking and validation purposes.
    
    Cause: This error message is triggered when a user attempts to post a transaction that requires an official document number, but the field for the reference document number is either empty or incorrectly filled. The system expects a valid official document number to ensure that the transaction can be properly recorded and linked to the relevant documentation.
    Solution: To resolve this error, follow these steps: Check the Reference Document Field: Ensure that you have entered a valid official document number in the reference document field. This number should correspond to an existing document in the system. Verify Document Type: Make sure that the document type you are trying

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