How To Fix WS_EA005 - Document &1 created with reference to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_EA - Settlement Management Messages (Add-On)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Document &1 created with reference to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_EA005 - Document &1 created with reference to &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_EA005 Document &1 created with reference to &2
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message is an informational or warning message indicating that a document (e.g., a financial document, sales order, delivery, etc.) has been created with reference to another document. The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the document numbers involved:
  
  &1 = the newly created document number
  &2 = the reference document number
  
  This message typically appears in scenarios where document flow or referencing is important, such as:
  
  Creating an invoice with reference to a sales order
  Creating a delivery with reference to a sales order
  Posting a financial document with reference to a previous document
  
  It is not an error in the sense of a problem or failure, but rather a system message to inform the user that the new document is linked to an existing one.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During document creation processes where referencing is mandatory or standard.
  When the system automatically copies data from a reference document.
  In modules like SD (Sales and Distribution), FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), etc.
  
  
  Solution / Action:
  
  No corrective action is usually required if this message is informational.
  Verify that the referenced document (&2) is correct and intended.
  If the referencing is incorrect or unintended, check the document creation process or master data to ensure the correct reference document is used.
  If the message appears unexpectedly or causes issues, investigate the customizing or user exit/BAdI that controls document referencing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document flow in SAP is crucial for traceability and audit purposes.
  Referencing documents ensures consistency and linkage between business transactions.
  In some cases, this message might be accompanied by other messages indicating errors or warnings.
  Check transaction logs or document flow (e.g., in VA03 for sales documents) to see the relationship between documents.
  For financial documents, use FB03 to display document and check reference fields.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Message ID
  WS_EA005
  
  
  Message Text
  Document &1 created with reference to &2
  
  
  Cause
  Document created with reference to another document
  
  
  Solution
  Usually informational; verify references if needed
  
  
  Modules
  SD, FI, MM, etc.
  
  
  Related Tools
  Document flow display (VA03, FB03, etc.)
  
  
  
  
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