How To Fix WS_EA023 - Document &1 created with reference to &2 (balance in document)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Document &1 created with reference to &2 (balance in document)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_EA023 - Document &1 created with reference to &2 (balance in document) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_EA023 Document &1 created with reference to &2 (balance in document)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a financial document (e.g., an accounting document, invoice, or payment) with reference to another document, but the referenced document is not balanced. In SAP FI (Financial Accounting), every accounting document must be balanced, meaning the total debits must equal the total credits.
  
  &1 = The document number you are trying to create.
  &2 = The referenced document number.
  
  The system is informing you that the referenced document (&2) is not balanced, which is causing an issue when creating the new document (&1) with reference to it.
  
  Why does this happen?
  
  The referenced document might have been posted incorrectly or incompletely.
  There could be a posting error or a missing line item.
  The document might be in a parked or incomplete status.
  There might be a system inconsistency or data corruption.
  Sometimes, this can happen if the document was created in a test or incomplete mode and not properly posted.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the referenced document (&2):  
  
  Go to transaction FB03 (Display Document) and review the referenced document.
  Verify if the document is balanced (total debits = total credits).
  Check for any missing or incorrect line items.
  
  
  
  Correct the referenced document:  
  
  If the document is unbalanced, you need to correct it.
  If the document is parked, complete and post it properly.
  If the document was posted incorrectly, you may need to reverse it (using FB08) and repost correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate the new document (&1):  
  
  After ensuring the referenced document is balanced and correctly posted, try creating the new document again.
  
  
  
  Check for system inconsistencies:  
  
  If the document appears balanced but the error persists, run consistency checks or contact your SAP Basis/Support team.
  Use transaction S_ALR_87012342 or similar reports to check document consistency.
  Check for any notes or patches from SAP related to this error.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is related to document integrity and financial posting rules.
  Always ensure that referenced documents are complete and balanced before creating dependent documents.
  This error is common in scenarios involving document references such as credit memos, debit memos, or clearing documents.
  If you are unsure about correcting financial documents, consult your FI consultant or SAP support.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS_EA023 Document &1 created with reference to &2 (balance in document)
  
  
  Cause
  Referenced document (&2) is not balanced (debits ? credits)
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct the referenced document to ensure it is balanced before creating &1
  
  
  Transactions
  FB03 (Display Document), FB08 (Reverse Document), S_ALR_87012342 (Consistency Check)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further help, please provide the document numbers (&1 and &2) and the transaction you are using to create the document.