How To Fix RSOD166 - Item &2: There are several suitable documents for type &1


RSOD166 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RSOD - Messages for Document Link

  • Message number: 166

  • Message text: Item &2: There are several suitable documents for type &1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOD166 - Item &2: There are several suitable documents for type &1 ?
    The SAP error message RSOD166 indicates that there are multiple suitable documents for a specific document type, and the system is unable to determine which one to use. This typically occurs in scenarios where a document is being processed, such as during the creation of a document or when trying to reference a document in a transaction.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by the system finding more than one document that matches the criteria for the specified document type. This can happen due to: Multiple Documents: There are multiple documents of the same type that meet the selection criteria. Ambiguous Selection: The selection criteria used to find the document are not specific enough, leading to ambiguity.
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of document types or the way they are set up in the system.
    Solution: To resolve the RSOD166 error, you can take the following steps: Review Document Selection Criteria: Check the criteria you are

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