How To Fix MW215 - No. of reference docs found: &

MW215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 215

• Message text: No. of reference docs found: &

What causes this issue?

More than one reference document was found.

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?

Restrict the selection further, or choose the documents that are
relevant for you from the documents found by selecting the documents
or the document items.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW215 - No. of reference docs found: & ?

  The SAP error message MW215 ("No. of reference docs found: &") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when the system is unable to find the expected reference documents for a particular transaction. This can happen during various processes, such as goods movements, stock transfers, or inventory adjustments.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference Documents: The reference documents (like purchase orders, sales orders, or delivery documents) that are supposed to be linked to the transaction may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number entered may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Document Status: The reference document may be in a status that does not allow it to be referenced (e.g., it may be closed or completed).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the reference documents.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity