How To Fix 26091 - Enter program exit for document number (NumExit)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Enter program exit for document number (NumExit)

What causes this issue?

In the standard system, program MCDOKZNR controls number assignment for
documents. In the standard version, a consecutive number is assigned to
a document, whatever its document type. This number is purely numeric.
Mixed number assignment (combination of an internal and external
portion) is carried out per document type by the routine GET_NUMBER.
You can also write your own number assignment program.

How to fix this error?

Enter the program which controls number assignment.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26091 - Enter program exit for document number (NumExit) ?

  The SAP error message 26091, which states "Enter program exit for document number (NumExit)," typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with financial documents or other transactional data. This error indicates that the system is expecting a program exit (a specific point in the program where custom logic can be executed) for a particular document number, but it has not been provided or is not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Program Exit: The program exit for the specified document number has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the program exits in the relevant module (e.g., FI, MM).
  Custom Development: If there is custom development involved, the exit may not have been implemented correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program exit.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Program Exit: Check if the program exit for the specified document number is defined in the system. If not, you may need to create or configure it.
  
  Use transaction code SMOD to check for available enhancements and exits.
  Use transaction code CMOD to create or modify a project that includes the necessary exit.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the document type or process you are working with. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  Implement Custom Logic: If a custom program exit is required, ensure that the logic is implemented correctly in the corresponding function module or enhancement.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the program exit. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SMOD (Enhancement Management)
  CMOD (Project Management for Enhancements)
  SE80 (Object Navigator for ABAP development)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.