How To Fix W_CB277 - Document with external number &1 does not exist for supplier &2


W_CB277 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: W_CB -

  • Message number: 277

  • Message text: Document with external number &1 does not exist for supplier &2

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB277 - Document with external number &1 does not exist for supplier &2 ?
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    SAP Error Message:
    W_CB277 Document with external number &1 does not exist for supplier &2
    
    Meaning / 
    Cause: This warning message occurs in SAP when you try to reference or process a document using an external document number for a specific supplier, but the system cannot find any document matching that external number for the given supplier. &1 = External document number you entered or referenced. &2 = Supplier (vendor) number. This typically happens during invoice verification, payment processing, or when trying to clear or reference documents by external document number. Common causes include: The external document number was entered incorrectly or does not exist in the system for that supplier. The document was not posted or has been deleted. The external document number belongs to a different supplier. Data inconsistencies or synchronization issues between the external system and SAP. The document is archived or not available in the current system/client. When does it

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