How To Fix SLS_LORD166 - Reference doc. &1 is incomplete and cannot be referenced

SLS_LORD166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Reference doc. &1 is incomplete and cannot be referenced

What causes this issue?

Reference document &V1& is incomplete and cannot be referenced.

System Response

The system does not allow reference document &V1& in its current state.

How to fix this error?

Complete reference document &V1&.

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.

SLS_LORD166 - Details

• The SAP error message SLS_LORD166, which states "Reference doc. &1 is incomplete and cannot be referenced," typically occurs in the context of logistics and sales processes when trying to reference a document that is not fully complete or has missing information. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a sales order, delivery, or invoice.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Document: The referenced document (e.g., a sales order, delivery, or purchase order) may not have all the required data filled in. This could include missing items, quantities, or other essential fields.
  Status Issues: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be referenced. For example, it might be in a draft state or not yet approved.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that prevent the document from being considered complete.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain fields