How To Fix 06246 - Here you can enter an external document number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Here you can enter an external document number

What causes this issue?

Only document numbers that do not yet exist can be entered in this
field.

How to fix this error?

If you want to assign an external number to the document, enter a
number that lies within the relevant external number range here. The
system will not then assign an internal document number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06246 - Here you can enter an external document number ?

  The SAP error message "06246 Here you can enter an external document number" typically occurs when you are trying to enter an external document number in a transaction or screen where it is not allowed or not configured properly. This error is often seen in the context of document entry in modules like Financial Accounting (FI) or Materials Management (MM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field for entering an external document number may not be configured to accept input in the current context or transaction.
  Transaction Restrictions: The specific transaction you are using may not support external document numbers, or it may require a different type of document number.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter an external document number in the specific transaction.
  Customizations: There may be custom validations or enhancements in place that restrict the entry of external document numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the document