How To Fix WS049 - No document number passed on (check entries)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 049

• Message text: No document number passed on (check entries)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS049 - No document number passed on (check entries) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WS049 - No document number passed on (check entries)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a function module, program, or transaction expects a document number as input, but none is provided or the document number field is left empty. Essentially, the system is trying to process or reference a document, but the required document number is missing.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Calling a BAPI or function module that requires a document number parameter, but the parameter is not filled.
  Posting or processing documents where the document number is mandatory but not supplied.
  Custom programs or user exits where document number is expected but not passed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Parameters:
  Ensure that the document number is correctly passed to the function module, BAPI, or transaction. If you are using a custom program or enhancement, verify that the document number variable is populated before the call.
  
  
  Verify User Input:
  If the error occurs during manual entry, make sure the document number field is