How To Fix MEPA019 - No document number specified for starting document

MEPA019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPA - Messages for Portal Applications MM-PUR

• Message number: 019

• Message text: No document number specified for starting document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPA019 - No document number specified for starting document ?

  The SAP error message MEPA019 ("No document number specified for starting document") typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or related transactions. This error indicates that the system expects a document number to be provided, but it is missing or not specified.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Number: The most common cause is that the user did not enter a document number in the relevant field when trying to execute a transaction.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not be appropriate for the action being performed, leading to the system not recognizing the required document number.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error or oversight in entering the document number.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the system configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with document number generation or retrieval.
  
  Solutions:
  
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