How To Fix WAB207 - Reference document information not unique, check interface data

WAB207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Reference document information not unique, check interface data

What causes this issue?

The fields 'REF_NUMBER' and 'REF_DOC_NR_1' were passed incorrectly for
reference document category &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please adjust the interface data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB207 - Reference document information not unique, check interface data ?

  The SAP error message WAB207 ("Reference document information not unique, check interface data") typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with reference documents in transactions such as goods movements, invoice processing, or other financial postings. This error indicates that the system has encountered multiple entries that match the criteria for a reference document, leading to ambiguity.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple documents in the system that match the reference criteria (e.g., same document number, date, or other identifying fields).
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data entered in the interface may not be unique, leading to conflicts when the system tries to process the reference.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up to handle the specific reference document types correctly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the database, such as orphaned records or inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Reference Document: Review the reference document