How To Fix CRM_APO_CONTRACTS020 - Document number missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_APO_CONTRACTS - Upload Purchase Contracts and Scheduling Agreemts CRM -> APO

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Document number missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_APO_CONTRACTS020 - Document number missing ?

  The SAP error message CRM_APO_CONTRACTS020: Document number missing typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and its integration with SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization). This error indicates that a required document number is not available or has not been provided in the transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Number: The most straightforward cause is that the document number (such as a sales order, contract, or other relevant document) has not been entered or is not available in the system.
  Data Transfer Issues: If there is an integration between SAP CRM and SAP APO, there may be issues in data transfer that result in the document number not being sent or received correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in either SAP CRM or SAP APO can lead to this error, especially if the system expects a document number that is not being generated or passed