How To Fix WS393 - Reference documents without a doc category not permitted - check entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 393

• Message text: Reference documents without a doc category not permitted - check entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS393 - Reference documents without a doc category not permitted - check entry ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS393:
  
  SAP Error Message: WS393
  Text: Reference documents without a doc category not permitted - check entry
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post or process a document in SAP that references another document, but the referenced document does not have a document category assigned. In SAP, every document must have a document category (e.g., accounting document, material document, etc.) that classifies the type of document. If the system encounters a reference to a document without this classification, it cannot process the reference properly and throws this error.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Referencing a document number that is incomplete or incorrect.
  The referenced document was not created properly or is missing key data.
  Custom developments or interfaces passing document references without proper document category information.
  Data inconsistencies in the document flow or document tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WS393 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Reference Document Number:
  
  Verify that the document number you are referencing is correct and exists in the system.
  Ensure that the document number includes the correct prefix or number range if applicable.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Category:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or MB03 (Display Material Document) to check the referenced document.
  Confirm that the document has a valid document category assigned.
  You can also check tables such as BKPF (Accounting Document Header) where the field BLART (Document Type) represents the document category.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  If the reference document is missing or incomplete, correct the reference in the transaction or interface.
  If the document category is missing due to data inconsistency, investigate the root cause and correct the data.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Interfaces:
  
  If this error occurs during data upload, interface processing, or custom program execution, review the code to ensure that document categories are correctly assigned and passed.
  Add validations to prevent references to documents without categories.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify documents missing categories.
  Use SAP standard tools or custom reports to find and fix inconsistent document data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Category (BLART): This is a key field in SAP documents that defines the type of document (e.g., invoice, credit memo, material document). It is mandatory for document processing.
  Tables:
  
  BKPF: Accounting document header (contains document category in field BLART).
  VBRK: Billing document header (contains document category).
  MSEG: Material document segment.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  FB03: Display accounting document.
  MB03: Display material document.
  SE16/SE16N: To check document tables and fields.
  
  
  Notes and SAP Help:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to document processing errors.
  Review SAP documentation on document flow and document categories.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WS393 error indicates that a referenced document lacks a document category, which is mandatory for processing. Verify the referenced document's existence and completeness, ensure it has a valid document category, and correct any inconsistencies in the data or interfaces.
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., transaction, module, interface), I can help with more specific guidance.