How To Fix WAB144 - Creation with reference not permitted for collective documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Creation with reference not permitted for collective documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB144 - Creation with reference not permitted for collective documents ?

  The SAP error message WAB144 ("Creation with reference not permitted for collective documents") typically occurs when you are trying to create a document (such as a purchase order or sales order) using a reference to a collective document, but the system does not allow this action due to specific settings or conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are trying to create may not allow referencing collective documents. This is often defined in the configuration settings of the document types in SAP.
  Collective Document Settings: The collective document itself may have restrictions that prevent it from being referenced for new document creation.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create documents based on collective documents.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the creation of documents with references to collective documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant document type in SAP (e.g., SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Document Types).
  Ensure that the document type allows referencing collective documents.
  
  
  
  Review Collective Document Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the collective document you are trying to reference. Ensure that it is in a status that allows it to be referenced for new document creation.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents based on collective documents. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing in a Sandbox Environment:
  
  If possible, replicate the issue in a sandbox environment to test different configurations and settings without affecting the production environment.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on document types and collective documents.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to understand where the error occurs.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or discussion boards for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WAB144 error and implement a suitable solution.