How To Fix SO142 - Document could not be retrieved

SO142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Document could not be retrieved

What causes this issue?

The document could not be retrieved from the trash. A possible cause
could be that the folder in which the document was last stored has
meanwhile been deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO142 - Document could not be retrieved ?

  The SAP error message SO142, which states "Document could not be retrieved," typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing a document stored in the SAP system. This error can arise from various causes, and understanding these can help in troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes of SO142 Error
  
  
  Document Not Found: The document you are trying to access may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number or reference you are using may be incorrect or malformed.
  
  
  Storage Location Issues: The document may be stored in a location that is not accessible due to configuration issues or system errors.
  
  
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the retrieval of the document.
  
  
  Archiving: The document may have been archived and is no longer available in the active database.
  
  
  Solutions to SO142 Error
  
  
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