How To Fix >4079 - Document number cannot be determined

>4079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Document number cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4079 - Document number cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message "4079 Document number cannot be determined" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document postings or when trying to retrieve or display a document that the system cannot find. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document: The document number you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or incorrect entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of document types or number ranges in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the document.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries in related tables.
  Incorrect Input: The document number or other parameters entered may be incorrect or incomplete.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the document number exists in