How To Fix EIN314 - The reference document must be created on the receipt/import side

EIN314 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIN - Foreign Trade: General Messages - Continuation

• Message number: 314

• Message text: The reference document must be created on the receipt/import side

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EIN314 - Details

• The SAP error message EIN314, which states "The reference document must be created on the receipt/import side," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with goods receipts or imports. This error indicates that the system expects a reference document (such as a purchase order or a previous goods receipt) to be created on the side where the goods are being received or imported.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Reference Document: The most common cause of this error is that the system cannot find a corresponding reference document for the transaction you are trying to execute. This could be due to:
  
  The reference document not being created or saved.
  The reference document being deleted or archived.
  The reference document being created in a different context or location.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use may not be appropriate for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be