How To Fix R$002 - Card document &1 item &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R$ -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Card document &1 item &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R$002 - Card document &1 item &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "R$002 Card document &1 item &2 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific card document or item that is referenced in a transaction or operation.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Document: The card document (identified by &1) or the specific item (identified by &2) does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The document was never created.
  The document was deleted or archived.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or corruption.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the document.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in document retrieval.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Document Existence:
  
  Check if the card document with the specified number exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to search for the document.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the document number and item number are entered correctly. Look for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the document should exist but cannot be found, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to check for data consistency issues or to investigate if the document was inadvertently deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to document management and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Document:
  
  If the document is confirmed to be missing and cannot be recovered, you may need to recreate it based on available data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for document management, such as FB03, FBL1N, FBL3N, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more information on document management and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to SAP support for further assistance.