How To Fix AQ523 - & has no reference field

AQ523 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 523

• Message text: & has no reference field

What causes this issue?

Only fields defined in the Dictionary as currency amount fields (data
type CURR) or as quantity fields (data type QUAN) have a reference
field. Additional fields defined by making a LIKE reference to such a
field also have this reference field.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ523 - & has no reference field ?

  The SAP error message AQ523 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the absence of a reference field in a specific context, often related to the configuration of a document or transaction. This error can occur in various modules, such as Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or others, depending on the specific scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Field: The error usually arises when a required reference field is not populated or is missing in the transaction or document you are trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the relevant module where the reference field is not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently skipped entering a required field during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the transaction or document you are working with and ensure that all required fields, especially the reference field, are filled in correctly.
  Configuration Review: If you have access to the