How To Fix FTI_LDB_MESSAGE152 - You must specify a reference type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI_LDB_MESSAGE - Messages for TR OLTP Reporting Using Logical Databases

• Message number: 152

• Message text: You must specify a reference type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE152 - You must specify a reference type ?

  The SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE152 with the description "You must specify a reference type" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or when working with certain financial modules in SAP, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO). This error indicates that a required field, specifically the reference type, has not been filled in during a transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Type: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a reference type in the relevant transaction or screen. The reference type is often required for processing financial documents, such as invoices, payments, or other accounting entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a reference type to be specified for certain transactions, and if these settings are not properly configured, it can lead to this error.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the reference type due