How To Fix 62396 - & is not recognized as an external doc. number from background processing


62396 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

  • Message number: 396

  • Message text: & is not recognized as an external doc. number from background processing

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  • What causes this issue?

    The external document number &V1& has no entry in the history table for
    accounting background processing.

    System Response

    No program compilation will be carried out.

    How to fix this error?

    Inform the system administrator.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62396 - & is not recognized as an external doc. number from background processing ?
    The SAP error message 62396 typically indicates that there is an issue with the external document number being processed in the background job. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the processing of invoices, purchase orders, or other documents that require an external reference.
    
    Cause: Invalid External Document Number: The external document number being referenced may not exist in the system or may have been entered incorrectly. Document Not Posted: The document associated with the external number may not have been posted yet, leading to the system not recognizing it. Authorization Issues: The user or background job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document. Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity that prevent the system from recognizing the document number.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected behavior for handling external

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