How To Fix /SCDL/PPF016 - &1 document with document ID &2 cannot be found

/SCDL/PPF016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/PPF -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1 document with document ID &2 cannot be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/PPF016 - &1 document with document ID &2 cannot be found ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/PPF016 indicates that a specific document, identified by its document ID, cannot be found in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system, particularly when dealing with the SAP S/4HANA Cloud for Logistics or similar modules that utilize the PPF (Post Processing Framework).
  
  Cause:
  
  Document ID Not Existing: The document ID specified in the error message does not exist in the database. This could be due to a typo or because the document was deleted or never created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete transactions or data migration issues.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the PPF or related processes may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Document ID: Check the document ID mentioned