How To Fix GI329 - The sales and distribution document number is not stored in the line item

GI329 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 329

• Message text: The sales and distribution document number is not stored in the line item

What causes this issue?

To display the SD original document from the line item display, the
sales and distribution document number must be stored in the line items.
However, the sales and distribution document number either is not
stored or is blank (field VBELN).

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI329 - The sales and distribution document number is not stored in the line item ?

  The SAP error message GI329, which states "The sales and distribution document number is not stored in the line item," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and sales and distribution processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding sales document number for a line item in a transaction, which can lead to issues in processing goods movements, deliveries, or billing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Reference: The line item in question may not have a valid reference to a sales document, which can happen if the document was not created correctly or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper linkage between sales documents and inventory items.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing or corrupted entries that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary information.
  User Error: The user may have attempted to perform