How To Fix FMPD009 - Do not enter a reference if the document number is known

FMPD009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPD - Messages for Payment Distribution

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Do not enter a reference if the document number is known

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPD009 - Do not enter a reference if the document number is known ?

  The SAP error message FMPD009, which states "Do not enter a reference if the document number is known," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when creating or posting documents in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to enter a reference document number in a transaction where the system already recognizes a specific document number. In SAP, when a document number is known, the system expects that the user will not need to provide a reference, as the document can be directly identified by its number.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Number: Ensure that the document number you are entering is correct and that it is indeed recognized by the system. If you have a valid document number, you should not enter a reference.
  
  
  Remove Reference: If you have entered a reference document number, remove it from the input field. The system should