Message type: E = Error
Message class:  IUEEDPPLOTA - Deregulation: Distribution of Aggregated Payments 
Message number: 218
Message text: Reference 3 missing for document &1. Start report RIDEPLOT_REF3THI
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The SAP error message "IUEEDPPLOTA218 Reference 3 missing for document &1. Start report RIDEPLOT_REF3THI" typically indicates that there is a missing reference or data related to a specific document in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with document plots or outputs.
Cause: Missing Reference Data: The error suggests that the system is unable to find the necessary reference data (Reference 3) for the specified document. This could be due to: The reference data not being created or saved in the system. Data inconsistencies or corruption in the database. The document may not have been fully processed or may be in an incomplete state.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not correctly set up, leading to the inability to retrieve the required reference data. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access the required data,
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