How To Fix WS422 - Document &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Document &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS422 - Document &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WS422: Document &1 does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  WS422: Document &1 does not exist
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the document number that the system could not find.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or reference a document (such as a workflow container document, a business document, or an object linked to a workflow) that does not exist in the database or has been deleted.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The document number passed to a workflow or function module is incorrect or does not exist.
  The document was deleted or archived and is no longer available.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the document number or object type.
  The workflow or program is trying to access a document before it has been created or after it has been removed.
  Incorrect or missing data in the workflow container or parameters.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WS422 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Document Number:
  
  Check the document number passed to the workflow or program.
  Ensure the document number exists in the relevant SAP table (e.g., BKPF for accounting documents, VBAK for sales documents).
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Confirm the document has not been deleted or archived.
  If archived, you may need to restore or access it via archive information system.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Container:
  
  In case of workflow, check the workflow container variables.
  Make sure the document number is correctly passed and available in the container.
  
  
  
  Debug the Workflow or Program:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_DIAG to analyze the workflow logs.
  Debug the workflow or program to see where the document number is fetched and why it is invalid.
  
  
  
  Check Object Type and Document Type:
  
  Ensure the document number corresponds to the correct object type expected by the workflow or program.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reprocess Document:
  
  If the document was deleted accidentally, recreate it if possible.
  If the workflow is stuck due to this error, consider restarting or resetting the workflow after fixing the document issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS422 for your specific module or scenario.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWI1 - Workflow log analysis
  SWI2_DIAG - Workflow diagnosis
  SE16/SE16N - Table display to check document existence
  FB03 - Display accounting document (if applicable)
  VA03 - Display sales order (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Common Tables:
  
  BKPF - Accounting document header
  VBAK - Sales document header
  MSEG - Material document segment
  Workflow container tables: SWWCONT
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for your SAP version and module for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context (module, transaction, or process where this error occurs), I can help you with more specific guidance.