How To Fix MIGO068 - Only documents without reference are allowed for this transaction

MIGO068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIGO - Inventory Management: Interface

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Only documents without reference are allowed for this transaction

What causes this issue?

The prerequisite of this functionality is that there is a material
document without a reference, in other words, the document posted at the
time must have been an 'Other' goods receipt/goods issue or an
'Other' transfer posting, according to the selection.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a document suitable for the selected activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIGO068 - Only documents without reference are allowed for this transaction ?

  The SAP error message MIGO068 ("Only documents without reference are allowed for this transaction") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a goods movement transaction (like a goods receipt or goods issue) in the MIGO (Goods Movement) transaction, but the system has detected that the document you are trying to process has a reference to another document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The transaction you are trying to execute may only allow for documents that are not linked to any other documents. For example, certain types of goods movements (like stock transfers or returns) may require a reference document.
  Incorrect Document Selection: You may have selected a document that is already linked to another transaction, which is not allowed for the type of movement you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict certain types of movements to only allow unreferenced documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that you are using the correct