How To Fix RE142 - No document number/item entered for account assignment reference

RE142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 142

• Message text: No document number/item entered for account assignment reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE142 - No document number/item entered for account assignment reference ?

  The SAP error message RE142 "No document number/item entered for account assignment reference" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account assignments in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a document number or item reference for a specific account assignment, but none has been provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Number: The transaction you are trying to process requires a document number that has not been entered.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment reference may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to an existing document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the account assignment in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently skipped entering required fields or made typographical errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields, especially the document number and item reference, are filled in correctly. Double-check for any typos or missing entries.
  Review Account Assignment: Verify that the