How To Fix V2016 - Check document number as the reference is not an inquiry

V2016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Check document number as the reference is not an inquiry

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V2016 - Details

• The SAP error message V2016 ("Check document number as the reference is not an inquiry") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the document number being referenced in a transaction. This error indicates that the system is expecting a reference to a sales inquiry, but the document number provided does not correspond to a valid inquiry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document number entered does not correspond to a sales inquiry. It may be referencing a different type of document, such as a sales order or delivery.
  Document Status: The document may not be in a status that allows it to be referenced. For example, it might be completed or canceled.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the document number entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected document types for the