How To Fix GC802 - Reference document & does not exist

GC802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Reference document & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The document chosen as a reference does not exist in the system.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC802 - Reference document & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GC802 ("Reference document & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document references in the General Ledger (GL) or during the posting of financial documents. This error indicates that the system cannot find the document that is being referenced, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes of Error GC802
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Deletion: The referenced document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for reference.
  Document Not Posted: The document may not have been posted yet, or it may be in a status that does not allow it to be referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the referenced document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity that prevent the system from locating the