How To Fix BK064 - The reference document was not generated by this transaction

BK064 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 064

• Message text: The reference document was not generated by this transaction

What causes this issue?

You have selected a reference document for display or cancellation
which was not generated by the transaction you are performing. The
document cannot be used as a reference for this transaction.

System Response

Processing is terminated

How to fix this error?

Select another document occurring in the correct number range.
Display the number ranges and enter a new document number occurring in
the correct number range.
Use the F4 key in the document number field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK064 - The reference document was not generated by this transaction ?

  The SAP error message BK064, which states "The reference document was not generated by this transaction," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document postings in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a reference document that is expected for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document you are trying to reference may not have been created by the transaction you are currently using. For example, if you are trying to reverse a document or create a follow-up document, the original document must have been created in a compatible manner.
  
  
  Document Type Mismatch: The document type of the reference document may not match the document type expected by the transaction you are executing.
  
  
  Transaction Sequence: The sequence of transactions may not be correct. For instance, if you are trying to post a document that should follow another