How To Fix WP212 - Qualifier & for reference document & not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Qualifier & for reference document & not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP212 - Qualifier & for reference document & not valid ?

  The SAP error message:
  WP212 - Qualifier & for reference document & not valid
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system encounters an invalid or incorrect qualifier for a reference document in a workflow or document processing step. The qualifier is typically a code or identifier that specifies the type or nature of the reference document linked to the current document or process.
  In other words, the system expects a certain qualifier value for the reference document, but the value provided does not match the expected or allowed values. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or missing configuration of document types or reference qualifiers.
  Data inconsistencies or incorrect entries in the document header or item data.
  Custom developments or user exits passing invalid qualifier values.
  Integration issues where external systems send invalid qualifiers.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  In workflow processing related to document references.
  During document creation or change transactions where reference documents are linked.
  In logistics or financial documents referencing other documents (e.g., delivery referencing sales order).
  In scenarios involving document flow or document relationship validations.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the qualifier value:
  
  Identify the qualifier value causing the error (the second & in the message).
  Verify if this qualifier is valid for the reference document type (the first & in the message).
  
  
  
  Verify configuration:
  
  Check customizing settings for document types and reference document qualifiers.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO ? Logistics Execution or Financial Accounting ? Document Management ? Document Types and Reference Document settings.
  Ensure that the qualifier used is defined and allowed for the reference document type.
  
  
  
  Check document data:
  
  Review the document header and item data for incorrect or inconsistent qualifier entries.
  Use display transactions (e.g., VA03 for sales orders, VL03N for deliveries) to check document references.
  
  
  
  Debug or analyze workflow/custom code:
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow or custom program, debug to see where the qualifier is set.
  Correct the logic or mapping that assigns the qualifier.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WP212 or qualifier validation issues.
  Apply relevant notes or patches if available.
  
  
  
  
  Additional information:
  
  The qualifier is often a single-character or short code that classifies the reference document relationship.
  Common qualifiers might be "OR" (Order Reference), "RE" (Reference), etc., depending on the module.
  This error is a validation message to prevent incorrect document linkages that could cause inconsistencies in document flow or reporting.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error message
  WP212 - Qualifier & for reference document & not valid
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or undefined qualifier for the reference document type
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct qualifier values and configuration; check document data and custom code
  
  
  Where to check
  Document type customizing, document data, workflow/custom code
  
  
  Tools
  SPRO, document display transactions, debugging, SAP Notes
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact qualifier and reference document type values from the error message, I can help you more specifically with the configuration or troubleshooting steps.