How To Fix /SCMB/DOCFLOW221 - Document specified not found

/SCMB/DOCFLOW221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DOCFLOW -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Document specified not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DOCFLOW221 - Document specified not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DOCFLOW221 Document specified not found typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is unable to locate a specific document that is being referenced in a process. This could be related to various document types such as purchase orders, sales orders, delivery documents, or other transactional documents.
  Causes:
  
  Document Deletion: The document you are trying to access may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number you are entering may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the document not being available.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the document flow settings or in the related modules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the document number you are trying to access to ensure it is