How To Fix SIPT801 - Reference is incorrect

SIPT801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Reference is incorrect

What causes this issue?

The reference that you entered for your memo is incorrect.
Either it is an invalid reference, or you entered a valid reference in
an incorrect format.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can enter one the following as a reference for a memo:
invoice documents that did not originate from the SAP system (external
invoices) -
multiple invoices- use system transaction VF04 and manually refer to
multiple invoices.
date ranges, in the format MM.YYYY-MM.YYYY (e.g. 01.2017-03.2017)
invoice documents without a digital signature - enter the billing
document and assign the 'Non-Signed Reference' status.
service orders that are marked in Customizing activity:
<DS:SIMG.SIPT_CM_REF_S_V>Enable Service Order Documents as Reference
Documents</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT801 - Reference is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message SIPT801, which states "Reference is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or other modules where references to objects or data are expected to be valid but are not. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect configuration, missing data, or issues with master data.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Reference: The reference to a master data object (like a material, customer, or vendor) is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect relationships between objects.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the relevant module may not be set up correctly, leading to references that cannot be resolved.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be missing objects or references that were not included in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Reference: Verify that