How To Fix PIVB020 - Could not find the document &1/&2 (see long text)

PIVB020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PIVB - Pivot Browser

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Could not find the document &1/&2 (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Reference Document was not 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?

Make sure columns 'Reference document number' and 'Reference fiscal
year' are present in the output layout.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PIVB020 - Could not find the document &1/&2 (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message PIVB020 indicates that the system could not find a specific document identified by the document type and document number provided in the error message. This error typically occurs in the context of document management or when trying to access a document that is expected to be available in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Not Created: The document may not have been created or saved properly in the system.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number or type provided may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Deleted: The document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for retrieval.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the document management system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document Number and Type: Double-check the document number and type you are trying to access to ensure they are correct.
  Check Document Creation: Ensure that the