How To Fix L5073 - Reference document type does not correspond to reference document

L5073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L5 - LVS multiple processing

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Reference document type does not correspond to reference document

What causes this issue?

You can assign both <GL:delivery>deliveries</> and
<GL:transfer_requirement>transfer requirements</> as reference
documents to a <GL:group>group</>. In each case, unique reference
document types are assigned to these reference documents ("L" for
deliveries and "B" for transfer requirements). In this case, the
document type does not correspond to the document to which it is
assigned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L5073 - Reference document type does not correspond to reference document ?

  The SAP error message L5073, which states "Reference document type does not correspond to reference document," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management when there is a mismatch between the document type of a reference document and the expected document type for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Mismatch: The document type of the reference document (e.g., a purchase order, delivery, or another document) does not match the document type expected for the current transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how document types are defined and used.
  Incorrect Reference Document: The reference document being used may not be valid for the type of transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Types: Verify the document type of the reference document you are using. Ensure that it matches the expected document type for the transaction