How To Fix VHURL163 - Reference posting could not be found

VHURL163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Reference posting could not be found

What causes this issue?

Prerequisite for reversing an account posting is that a valid reference
posting exists. This reference posting must be explicitly entered.

System Response

The posting cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the reference posting data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VHURL163 - Details

• The SAP error message VHURL163: Reference posting could not be found typically occurs in the context of handling document references in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with financial transactions or logistics processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate a reference posting that is expected to be associated with the current transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference Document: The reference document that the system is trying to link to may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the reference document.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper linking of documents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the reference document exists in the system. You