How To Fix ICC_CN892 - Enter a reference document number

ICC_CN892 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_CN - Nachrichten zum Druck vornumerierter SD-Belege

• Message number: 892

• Message text: Enter a reference document number

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ICC_CN892 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC_CN892, which states "Enter a reference document number," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other financial transactions that require a reference document for processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to execute a transaction that requires a reference document number, but the field for the reference document is either left blank or contains an invalid entry. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Creating or posting a transaction without specifying the necessary reference document.
  Attempting to process a document that is expected to have a link to another document (like a purchase order or invoice) but does not.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICC_CN892 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction and that it requires a reference document number.
  
  
  Enter the Reference Document Number: If the field is blank, enter