How To Fix L5217 - No open reference document items were found for the removal

L5217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L5 - LVS multiple processing

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No open reference document items were found for the removal

What causes this issue?

All items of the reference documents (deliveries/transfer requirements)
have been picked completely. As a result, the system cannot determine
whether the corresponding reference number is designated for 2-step
picking. The system only uses open reference documents to check whether
the reference number is designated for 2-step picking.

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?

To retrieve more information on the status of a group designated for
2-step picking, you can use the group evaluation function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L5217 - No open reference document items were found for the removal ?

  The SAP error message L5217: No open reference document items were found for the removal typically occurs in the context of inventory management or warehouse management when trying to perform a removal or transfer of stock. This error indicates that the system could not find any open reference documents (like purchase orders, production orders, or stock transfer orders) that correspond to the items you are trying to remove.
  Causes:
  
  No Open Reference Documents: There are no open documents that reference the stock you are trying to remove. This could happen if the stock has already been fully processed or if there are no relevant documents in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use for the removal may not be valid for the stock item.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock you are trying to remove may be in a status that does not allow removal (e.g., blocked stock).
  Incorrect Movement