How To Fix V2021 - The reference is incomplete and cannot be referenced

V2021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The reference is incomplete and cannot be referenced

What causes this issue?

The reference document is incomplete.

How to fix this error?

Complete the reference document. To do this, display the incompletion
log and process the missing data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

V2021 - Details

• The SAP error message V2021, "The reference is incomplete and cannot be referenced," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the sales document or the reference document that is being used. This error indicates that the system cannot find all the necessary information to complete the transaction because the reference document is incomplete or missing required data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The reference document (like a sales order, delivery, or quotation) may be missing critical information such as item details, pricing, or conditions.
  Incomplete Document Status: The reference document may be in a status that does not allow it to be referenced (e.g., it might be in a draft state or not fully processed).
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being referenced may not be compatible with the current transaction.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data (like customer or material master) that prevent