How To Fix /ISDFPS/ME_MM_MSG016 - Delivery &1 does not exist; cannot use as reference document

/ISDFPS/ME_MM_MSG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ME_MM_MSG -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Delivery &1 does not exist; cannot use as reference document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_MM_MSG016 - Delivery &1 does not exist; cannot use as reference document ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_MM_MSG016 indicates that the delivery document you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management and logistics, particularly when dealing with delivery documents in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Delivery Document: The delivery number you are trying to use as a reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the delivery number or the document may have been deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to reference may not be compatible with the operation you are performing.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the delivery document.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be a delay or issue in data synchronization.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Delivery Number: Double-check the delivery number you are entering to ensure it