How To Fix VF173 - Enter a document or a reference number.

VF173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Enter a document or a reference number.

What causes this issue?

You can only run a billing document search using 'selection options' if
you have entered a document number or reference number.

System Response

The system rejects further processing of this search function because of
the anticipated high volume of documents.

How to fix this error?

Enter a document number or reference number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF173 - Enter a document or a reference number. ?

  The SAP error message VF173 ("Enter a document or a reference number") typically occurs in the context of billing or invoice processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a document number or reference number to proceed with the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Number: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a document number or reference number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a specific document type that has not been provided.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or oversight in entering the required information.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain documents or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Document/Reference Number: Ensure that you enter a valid document number or reference number in the appropriate field. This could be an invoice number, delivery number, or