How To Fix IEN171 - Reservation & does not exist

IEN171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Reservation & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN171 - Reservation & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IEN171 ("Reservation & does not exist") typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a reservation that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Reservation Number: The reservation number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Reservation Deletion: The reservation may have been deleted or not created successfully.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the reservation.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be a delay or issue in data synchronization.
  Incorrect Document Type: The reservation might be of a different type than what you are trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Reservation Number: Double-check the reservation number you are using to ensure it is correct.
  Check Reservation Status: Use transaction codes like MB22 (Change Reservation) or MB23 (Display Reservation) to check if