How To Fix W_CB106 - Purchasing document & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Purchasing document & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB106 - Purchasing document & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB106: Purchasing document & does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to reference a purchasing document (such as a Purchase Order, Request for Quotation, or Contract) that does not exist in the database. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the document number that the system attempted to find but could not.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Typing or entering an incorrect purchasing document number.  
  The document was deleted or archived and is no longer available in the current system.  
  The document number belongs to a different client or system.  
  Data inconsistency or incomplete data migration.  
  The document number is not yet created or saved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Document Number:
  
  Double-check the purchasing document number entered. Ensure it is correct and complete.
  
  
  Check Document Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes like:  
  
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)  
  ME33K (Display Contract)  
  ME43 (Display Request for Quotation)  
  
  to verify if the document exists.
  
  
  Check Client and System:
  
  Confirm you are working in the correct client and system where the document was created.
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Sometimes, the document exists but the user does not have authorization to view it, which might cause the system to behave as if it does not exist.
  
  
  Check for Archiving or Deletion:
  
  If the document was archived or deleted, it will not be found in the current database. You may need to check archive files or restore the document if necessary.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration or interface processing, verify the data consistency and completeness.
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, check application logs (transaction SLG1) or debug the program to see why the system cannot find the document.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W_CB (Purchasing Document related messages)  
  Common Transactions: ME21N, ME22N, ME23N, ME31K, ME32K, ME33K  
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W_CB106 for specific patches or known issues.  
  User Authorization: Check roles and authorizations related to purchasing documents (e.g., authorization object M_BEST_BSA).
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error W_CB106 indicates that the purchasing document number referenced does not exist in the system. Verify the document number, check its existence, ensure proper authorizations, and confirm the document is not archived or deleted. If necessary, consult SAP logs or support for further troubleshooting.