How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR054 - Reference document data is missing.

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Reference document data is missing.

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MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR054 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR054 indicates that there is missing reference document data in the context of purchasing or material management. This error typically arises when trying to create or process a purchasing document (like a purchase order or contract) and the system cannot find the necessary reference data that is required for the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference Document: The reference document (like a purchase requisition or another purchase order) that you are trying to use does not exist or has not been properly created.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not be compatible with the reference document you are trying to link.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing fields or incorrect entries in the document.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reference document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the reference