How To Fix 5V249 - Combination of different Numbers not authorized

5V249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Combination of different Numbers not authorized

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5V249 - Details

• The SAP error message 5V249 ("Combination of different Numbers not authorized") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document numbers, account numbers, or other identifiers that are expected to follow specific combinations or formats.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to allow the combination of the specific numbers you are trying to use. This could be due to settings in the number range configuration or document type settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain combinations of numbers. This can happen if the user roles and permissions are not set up correctly.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using an incorrect account number or document type that does not match the expected combinations.
  
  
  Custom Validation Rules: If there are custom validations or enhancements