How To Fix /ACCGO/OE_MSG141 - Reference document mandatory for returns processing

/ACCGO/OE_MSG141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/OE_MSG -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Reference document mandatory for returns processing

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/ACCGO/OE_MSG141 - Details

• The SAP error message /ACCGO/OE_MSG141 indicating "Reference document mandatory for returns processing" typically occurs in the context of processing returns in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with logistics or financial transactions. This error suggests that a reference document, such as a purchase order or sales order, is required to complete the returns process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Document: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects a reference document (like a sales order or delivery document) to be specified for the return transaction, but it is not provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a reference document for certain types of return processing.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip entering the required reference document during the return processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reference Document: Ensure that you are entering the correct reference document number when processing the return. This could be a sales order, delivery note,