How To Fix /ACCGO/OE_MSG116 - Cannot find reference document

/ACCGO/OE_MSG116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/OE_MSG -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Cannot find reference document

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/ACCGO/OE_MSG116 - Details

• The SAP error message /ACCGO/OE_MSG116 Cannot find reference document typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) accounting or during the processing of financial documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate a reference document that is required for a particular operation, such as posting a journal entry or processing a financial transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document: The reference document that is being searched for may not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect document numbers or missing entries.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the reference document from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data integrity that lead to the inability to find the reference document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the reference document.
  Document Deletion: The reference document may have been deleted or