How To Fix J3RM_RN055 - Material in item &1 is traceable but has no reference document


J3RM_RN055 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: J3RM_RN - Message class for RN documents processing

  • Message number: 055

  • Message text: Material in item &1 is traceable but has no reference document

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  • What causes this issue?

    The material in this item is traceable and uses the <LS>Management by
    Serial Number </>or <LS>Management by Batch </>methods according to
    <DS:TRAN.J3RMRNGOODSV>Maintain Material Management Methods for
    Traceability</>. In this case there needs to be a reference document,
    but this item does not have one.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RM_RN055 - Material in item &1 is traceable but has no reference document ?
    The SAP error message J3RM_RN055 indicates that a material in a specific item is traceable, but there is no reference document associated with it. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and traceability processes, particularly when dealing with batch management or serial number management in SAP.
    
    Cause: Traceability Configuration: The material is configured to be traceable (e.g., batch-managed), but there is no associated document (like a delivery, production order, or goods movement) that provides the necessary reference for tracking. Missing Reference Document: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a reference document to establish the traceability of the material, but it is missing or not properly linked. Incorrect Material Master Settings: The material master settings may not be correctly configured for traceability, leading to this error when attempting to process transactions involving that material.
    Solution: Check Material Master Settings: Verify the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the

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