How To Fix 8N1055 - Off.numbering inconsistency: Missing documents, from & (&) to & (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8N1 - Messages for Accounting (Greek Localization)

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Off.numbering inconsistency: Missing documents, from & (&) to & (&)

What causes this issue?

Existing official numbering is continuous but new docs have been
interposed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8N1055 - Off.numbering inconsistency: Missing documents, from & (&) to & (&) ?

  The SAP error message 8N1055 indicates an inconsistency in the number range for document numbering. Specifically, it means that there are missing documents in the specified number range, which can lead to issues in document processing and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Documents: There are gaps in the document numbers that should have been generated within the specified number range.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured, or there may be overlaps or gaps in the defined ranges.
  Document Deletion: Documents may have been deleted or not created due to errors in the transaction process.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been migrated or upgraded, inconsistencies in number ranges may occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that there are no overlaps or gaps.
  
  
  
  Analyze Missing Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like SNUM or SNUM to analyze the number range and identify the missing document numbers.
  Check the logs or reports to see if there are any indications of missing documents.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If necessary, adjust the number range settings to ensure that it can accommodate the required document numbers.
  You may need to extend the number range or create a new number range if the current one is exhausted.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Documents:
  
  If documents were deleted or not created, you may need to recreate them manually or through a batch process, depending on the business process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), SNUM (Number Range Management), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Best Practices: Regularly monitor number ranges and perform audits to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or gaps in document numbering.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 8N1055.