How To Fix FUD_DOCVERIF039 - Alternative reference number is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FUD_DOCVERIF - Document verification

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Alternative reference number is empty

What causes this issue?

The system cannot generate the alternative reference number.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To correct this error, you need to ensure that the correct settings have
been made in the following Customizing activities:
<DS:SIMG.FUDVC_DOCVERCONF>Define Document Verification Settings</>
<DS:SIMG.ODN_CN>Official Document Numbering (China)</>
<ZH>Note:</> In a standard configuration, only company codes located in
China can be selected as requiring document verification. If you also
want to generate alternative reference numbers for company codes in
other countries, you need to implement corresponding method for those
company codes in Business Add-In
<DS:SIMG.EA_FIN_UI_DECO_DOCVERIFICATION>BAdI: Document Verification</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FUD_DOCVERIF039 - Alternative reference number is empty ?

  The SAP error message FUD_DOCVERIF039 indicates that an alternative reference number is required but is currently empty. This error typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, such as invoices or payments, where an alternative reference number is expected for proper tracking or reconciliation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alternative Reference Number: The primary cause of this error is that the field for the alternative reference number has not been filled in. This could be due to user oversight or a system configuration issue.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require an alternative reference number for certain transactions, and if this requirement is not met, the error will be triggered.
  Data Entry Issues: If the data entry process does not include the alternative reference number, or if it is being cleared out due to some validation or logic in the program, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Alternative Reference Number: The most straightforward solution is to ensure