How To Fix WS_EA019 - Document & created with reference to &2 (accounting document not created)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Document & created with reference to &2 (accounting document not created)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_EA019 - Document & created with reference to &2 (accounting document not created) ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_EA019: Document & created with reference to &2 (accounting document not created)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the posting of a document in SAP when the system tries to create an accounting document with reference to another document (e.g., a goods receipt referencing a purchase order or invoice), but the accounting document cannot be created successfully.
  
  The placeholders & and &2 represent the document number and the reference document number respectively.
  The message indicates that although a document (e.g., material document) was created, the corresponding accounting document was not created.
  This usually happens in logistics transactions such as Goods Receipt (GR), Invoice Receipt (IR), or other postings where FI (Financial Accounting) integration is involved.
  The root cause is often related to errors in the FI posting logic, missing or incorrect configuration, or master data issues that prevent the accounting document from being generated.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Missing or incorrect account determination  
  
  Automatic account determination for the transaction is not set up properly.
  E.g., missing G/L accounts in OBYC (Automatic Account Determination).
  
  
  
  Incorrect or incomplete master data  
  
  Vendor, material, or cost center master data missing or incomplete.
  Missing or invalid tax codes, payment terms, or company code data.
  
  
  
  Configuration issues  
  
  Missing or incorrect settings in the integration between MM and FI.
  Incorrect posting keys or document types.
  
  
  
  Authorization issues  
  
  User does not have authorization to post accounting documents.
  
  
  
  Data inconsistencies or errors in the reference document  
  
  The reference document (e.g., purchase order) is incomplete or blocked.
  
  
  
  Technical issues  
  
  Batch jobs or background processes failing.
  Locking or update problems in the database.
  
  
  
  
  How to Analyze:
  
  Check the Material Document created (if any) and verify its status.
  Look at the Application Log (transaction SLG1) for detailed error messages related to the posting.
  Check the FI document creation attempt and any error messages in the system log (SM21).
  Review the account determination settings in OBYC.
  Verify master data for vendors, materials, cost centers, tax codes, etc.
  Check user authorizations.
  Review the configuration of the transaction in SPRO under Materials Management ? Inventory Management ? Goods Movement ? Account Determination.
  
  
  Solution / Resolution:
  
  
  Correct account determination  
  
  Ensure that the automatic account determination (OBYC) is properly configured for the transaction key and valuation class.
  Assign correct G/L accounts for inventory posting, GR/IR clearing, price differences, etc.
  
  
  
  Fix master data issues  
  
  Update or correct vendor master, material master, cost centers, tax codes, and other relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Adjust configuration  
  
  Verify and correct posting keys, document types, and integration settings between MM and FI.
  
  
  
  Check and resolve authorization problems  
  
  Assign necessary authorizations to the user.
  
  
  
  Correct reference document issues  
  
  Ensure the purchase order or other reference documents are complete and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Repost the document  
  
  After fixing the root cause, repost the transaction or reverse and repost if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes  
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes for known bugs or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes to check:
  
  MB51 - Material Document List
  FB03 - Display Accounting Document
  OBYC - Automatic Account Determination
  SLG1 - Application Log
  SM21 - System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs related to WS_EA019 or accounting document creation errors.
  Integration between MM and FI is critical; ensure all configuration steps are completed.
  This error is common in MM-IM (Inventory Management) and MM-IV (Invoice Verification) processes.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.