How To Fix WS_INTRASTAT006 - Document does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_INTRASTAT - Settlement Management - Intrastat

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Document does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_INTRASTAT006 - Document does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WS_INTRASTAT006: Document does not exist typically occurs in the context of Intrastat reporting, which is used for statistical declarations of goods movements within the European Union.
  
  Cause
  
  The error "Document does not exist" indicates that the system is trying to reference or process an Intrastat document or related data record that is not found in the database.
  This can happen if:
  
  The document number or key entered does not correspond to any existing Intrastat document.
  The document was deleted or archived.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency in the document number or selection criteria.
  The document has not yet been created or posted in the system.
  The user is trying to display or change an Intrastat document that was never generated.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Verify Document Number:
  
  Double-check the document number or key you are entering.
  Ensure that the document exists in the system by searching for it via transaction codes related to Intrastat (e.g., WEIS for Intrastat reporting).
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Confirm that the document has been created and posted.
  If the document is missing, check if the underlying goods movement or invoice document has been posted correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Regenerate Document:
  
  If the document was deleted or never created, you may need to regenerate the Intrastat document.
  Use the appropriate transaction or report to generate Intrastat declarations again.
  
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria:
  
  When running reports or processing Intrastat data, ensure that the selection criteria (dates, document numbers, company codes, etc.) are correct and include the document you want to process.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view or process the Intrastat documents.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  If the problem persists, check SAP Notes for any known issues related to Intrastat and this error message.
  Contact SAP Support with detailed information if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Intrastat Reporting in SAP:
  
  Intrastat documents are generated based on goods movements and invoices within the EU.
  Transactions like WEIS (Intrastat: Display/Change) and WEIT (Intrastat: Create) are commonly used.
  The system collects data from material documents and billing documents to create Intrastat declarations.
  
  
  
  Common Transactions:
  
  WEIS – Display Intrastat documents
  WEIT – Create Intrastat documents
  WEIU – Update Intrastat documents
  WEIV – Display Intrastat statistics
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Intrastat errors for patches or corrections.
  Example SAP Note: 000123456 (hypothetical) might address issues with missing Intrastat documents.
  
  
  
  
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  Error
  WS_INTRASTAT006: Document does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Referenced Intrastat document is missing or not found in the system
  
  
  Solution
  Verify document number, check document status, regenerate document, verify selection criteria
  
  
  Related Info
  Intrastat reporting transactions (WEIS, WEIT), SAP Notes, authorization checks
  
  
  
  
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