How To Fix 06017 - & created under the number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: & created under the number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06017 - & created under the number & ?

  The SAP error message 06017 typically indicates an issue related to the creation of a document or transaction in the system. The specific message can vary based on the context in which it appears, but it often relates to problems with document numbers, such as:
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Number Range Issues: The error may occur if the document number range for the specific type of document (e.g., invoice, purchase order) is exhausted or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create the document.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the relevant module (e.g., FI, MM) that prevent the document from being created.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like vendor or customer information) may be missing or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Number Ranges: Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range for the relevant document type. Ensure that the number range is correctly defined