How To Fix GLE_ECS_MAPI046 - ECS: Reference information missing from doc. positions of doc. headers

GLE_ECS_MAPI046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MAPI - ECS: Message Class for MAPI Layer

• Message number: 046

• Message text: ECS: Reference information missing from doc. positions of doc. headers

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The file will not be processed.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI046 - ECS: Reference information missing from doc. positions of doc. headers ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MAPI046 indicates that there is missing reference information in the document positions of document headers. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system's handling of document processing, particularly in the area of financial accounting or logistics.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Document Entries: The document may have been created without all the necessary reference information, such as account assignments or cost centers.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the document header and the document items, leading to missing references.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the requirements for document processing.
  User Input Errors: Manual entry errors during document creation can lead to missing or incorrect reference information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Document Entries: Review the document in question to ensure that all required fields