How To Fix WAB213 - Reference document number &1 was updated in document &2

WAB213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Reference document number &1 was updated in document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB213 - Reference document number &1 was updated in document &2 ?

  The SAP error message WAB213 indicates that a reference document (document number &1) has been updated in another document (document number &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, where a document that is referenced by another document has been modified after the original document was created.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Changes: The reference document (e.g., an invoice, purchase order, etc.) has been changed after the document that references it was created. This can happen if someone updates the reference document to correct an error or to reflect new information.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency, and when a document that is referenced is updated, it can lead to inconsistencies in the referencing document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the reference document. You can do this by looking at the change logs or document history in SAP to understand what was modified.
  Reprocess the Document: Depending on the business process, you may need