How To Fix CPE147 - Reference Document Category &1 does not exist

CPE147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Reference Document Category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE147 - Reference Document Category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CPE147, which states "Reference Document Category &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of document processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with document types or categories that are not defined or configured correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference document category specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect or invalid reference document category in the transaction or program.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary settings for the reference document category.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly referencing the existing document categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document categories in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling, etc.).
  Use transaction codes like SPRO