How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES_EXT140 - Reference Document (source document) not found

PRC_MESSAGES_EXT140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES_EXT -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Reference Document (source document) not found

What causes this issue?

You want to copy conditions from another document.
The other document with the internal number (GUID) &V1& is not known in
pricing.

System Response

Pricing cannot create the item in the current document.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT140 - Reference Document (source document) not found ?

  The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT140, which states "Reference Document (source document) not found," typically occurs in the context of procurement or project management processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate a reference document that is required for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document: The reference document (such as a purchase order, contract, or project) may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Document Deletion: The reference document may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the reference document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data synchronization.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the reference document exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the document using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., ME23N for purchase orders).
  Check Document Number: Ensure