How To Fix SPC02816 - Purchasing document '&' item '&' cannot be identified

SPC02816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPC02 - Messages for 2nd phase of SPEC2000

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Purchasing document '&' item '&' cannot be identified

What causes this issue?

Purchasing Document cannot be identified due to insufficient data in
the SPEC2000 IDoc.

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?

The IDoc has to be checked whether the BELNR and the POSEX fields have
relevant data sufficient for identifying the document.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPC02816 - Purchasing document '&' item '&' cannot be identified ?

  The SAP error message SPC02816 indicates that a purchasing document and its corresponding item cannot be identified. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing and procurement processes within SAP, particularly when trying to access or process a purchasing document that the system cannot find or recognize.
  Causes:
  
  Document Deletion: The purchasing document may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for processing.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number or item number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the specified purchasing document.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity that prevent the document from being identified.
  Document Status: The purchasing document may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., blocked, completed, etc.).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the purchasing document number and item number for accuracy. Ensure that