How To Fix RDSV_SD_XX817 - Reference document is missing in recovery document

RDSV_SD_XX817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_SD_XX - Regulatory Document and Signature Validation in SD

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Reference document is missing in recovery document

What causes this issue?

You did not specify a recovery invoice document number.

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?

You must specify an existing recovery invoice document number in the
reference field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX817 - Reference document is missing in recovery document ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX817 indicates that there is a missing reference document in a recovery document. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with document recovery or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Reference Document: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find the reference document that is supposed to be linked to the recovery document. This could happen due to:
  
  The reference document was deleted or not created.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in the database.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Flow: The document flow may not be properly maintained, leading to missing links between documents.
  
  
  User Error: Manual entry errors or incorrect processing steps may lead to the absence of the required reference document.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify if the reference document exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or VF03 (Display