How To Fix EDOCUMENT236 - Reference eDocument not found for source type &1 and source key &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Reference eDocument not found for source type &1 and source key &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT236 - Reference eDocument not found for source type &1 and source key &2 ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT236 indicates that the system is unable to find a reference eDocument for a specified source type and source key. This typically occurs in the context of electronic document processing, where the system expects to retrieve or reference a document based on the provided identifiers.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Document: The eDocument that corresponds to the specified source type and source key does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Source Type or Key: The source type or source key provided in the request may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the eDocument framework that prevent the system from locating the document.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
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