How To Fix /LIME/PI_CORE153 - Document &1 &2, item &3: Reference to be deleted does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/PI_CORE -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Document &1 &2, item &3: Reference to be deleted does not exist

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE153 - Document &1 &2, item &3: Reference to be deleted does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE153 Document &1 &2, item &3: Reference to be deleted does not exist typically occurs in the context of document management or processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with references to documents or items that are expected to be deleted but cannot be found.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Reference: The error indicates that the system is trying to delete a reference (document or item) that does not exist in the database. This could happen if:
  
  The document or item was already deleted.
  The document or item was never created or was incorrectly referenced.
  There is a mismatch in the document/item identifiers being used.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as orphaned records or incorrect links between documents and items.
  
  
  User Error: The user may have entered incorrect information or attempted to delete a reference that was not intended to be deleted.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Document/Item Existence: Check if the document or