How To Fix /SPE/DELTA_TOOL009 - Reference document for delivery &1 does not exist in &2 system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/DELTA_TOOL -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Reference document for delivery &1 does not exist in &2 system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/DELTA_TOOL009 - Reference document for delivery &1 does not exist in &2 system ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/DELTA_TOOL009 indicates that a reference document for a delivery does not exist in the specified system. This error typically occurs in the context of data transfer or replication processes, particularly when using SAP's Delta Tool for data synchronization between systems.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Document: The reference document (in this case, a delivery document) that the system is trying to access does not exist in the target system. This could be due to:
  
  The document was never created in the target system.
  The document was deleted or archived in the target system.
  There is a mismatch in the data between the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the delta tool or the data transfer settings that are causing the system to look for documents that are not available.
  
  
  Timing Issues: If the data transfer is happening in real-time or near real-time, there may be a timing issue where the document has not yet been replicated to the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the delivery document exists in the target system. You can do this by using transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to search for the document.
  
  
  Check Data Transfer Logs: Review the logs of the delta tool or the data transfer process to identify any errors or warnings that may indicate why the document is missing.
  
  
  Reprocess Data: If the document is indeed missing, you may need to reprocess the data transfer. This could involve:
  
  Manually creating the missing document in the target system.
  Running the delta tool again to ensure that all relevant documents are transferred.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings of the delta tool to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the source and target system settings, as well as any filters or criteria that may be affecting the data transfer.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the delta tool for any specific guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SLG1 (Application Log) to check logs for errors, and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if there are any failed jobs related to the data transfer.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.