How To Fix REXCAO003 - No reference for Credit Memo found

REXCAO003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCAO - Message class for RE-FX Angola

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No reference for Credit Memo found

What causes this issue?

If this error message is triggered, the system was not able to detect
original invoice for a credit memo. Obviously, due to not supported
scenario.
Supported scenarios are postings of cash flow items that have a
reference to preceding cash flow item.
(technically, any of the fields FOLLOWUP_FOR, REVERSAL_FOR in table
VICDCFPAY has value)

System Response

Creation of the Credit memo is blocked

How to fix this error?

For the unsupported scenarios customer can prepare its own solution
using Enhancement Spot BADI_REXC_AO_SAFT, implementing the method
CHANGE_REFERENCES (Change References for Credit Memo)

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCAO003 - No reference for Credit Memo found ?

  The SAP error message REXCAO003, which states "No reference for Credit Memo found," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to process a credit memo that does not have a valid reference to an original invoice or document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a credit memo or when attempting to post it.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference Document: The credit memo is being created without a valid reference to an original invoice or document.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the credit memo may not be configured correctly to allow referencing of the original invoice.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the document number or other fields that prevent the system from finding the reference.
  Document Status: The original invoice may be in a status that does not allow for credit memos to be created against it (e.g., it may be