How To Fix L5101 - Group has reference documents that are not yet processed

L5101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L5 - LVS multiple processing

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Group has reference documents that are not yet processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L5101 - Group has reference documents that are not yet processed ?

  The SAP error message L5101, which states "Group has reference documents that are not yet processed," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or logistics when dealing with goods movements, stock transfers, or similar transactions. This error indicates that there are reference documents (such as purchase orders, transfer orders, or other related documents) that are linked to the group of items you are trying to process, and these reference documents have not been fully processed or completed.
  Causes:
  
  Pending Reference Documents: There are open or pending documents that are linked to the group you are trying to process. This could include purchase orders that have not been fully received or transfer orders that have not been completed.
  Incomplete Transactions: Previous transactions related to the group may not have been completed, leading to a blockage in processing new transactions.
  Document Status: The status of the reference documents may be set to "open" or "in