How To Fix FINS_CPM_MSG018 - Reference number &1 not found; Status cannot be updated

FINS_CPM_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CPM_MSG - Messages for Centralized Payment Management

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Reference number &1 not found; Status cannot be updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CPM_MSG018 - Reference number &1 not found; Status cannot be updated ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CPM_MSG018 indicates that a reference number (typically a document or transaction number) cannot be found in the system, which prevents the status from being updated. This error is often encountered in the context of financial processes, particularly in the area of contract or project management.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Reference Number: The reference number provided does not exist in the database. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect number being used.
  Data Deletion: The reference number may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for status updates.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the reference number or perform the status update.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial module or related components that handle the reference numbers.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data due to incomplete transactions or errors during data entry.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Reference Number: Double-check the