How To Fix SOA_SD081 - Enter the same reference document used when creating return for item &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOA_SD - Messages for SOA Processing in SD

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Enter the same reference document used when creating return for item &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOA_SD081 - Enter the same reference document used when creating return for item &1. ?

  The SAP error message SOA_SD081 typically occurs in the context of processing returns in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system expects the same reference document (such as a sales order or delivery document) to be used when creating a return for a specific item. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Reference Document: The return document you are trying to create does not match the original document from which the item was sold. Each item in a return must reference the original sales order or delivery document.
  Incorrect Item Selection: The item you are trying to return may not be linked to the reference document you are using.
  Document Flow Issues: There may be issues in the document flow where the original document is not properly linked to the return document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Reference Document: Ensure that you are using the correct reference document