How To Fix WS246 - Missing reference key in the document item data

WS246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Missing reference key in the document item data

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WS246 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS246: Missing reference key in the document item data:
  
  Error Message:
  WS246 - Missing reference key in the document item data
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during document processing (such as posting financial documents, material documents, or other transactional documents) when a required reference key or field in the item data is missing or not properly populated.
  
  The "reference key" is usually a field that links the current document item to another document or master data record.
  For example, in financial postings, this could be a missing assignment number, reference document number, or a missing key field required for the item.
  In logistics documents, it could be a missing reference to a purchase order, delivery note, or material document.
  The system expects this reference key to ensure data consistency and traceability between related documents.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Posting a document where the item data is incomplete.
  Data transfer from external systems where