How To Fix 9J070 - External document number & also exists in other documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: External document number & also exists in other documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J070 - External document number & also exists in other documents ?

  The SAP error message 9J070 indicates that the external document number you are trying to use already exists in other documents. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is enforcing uniqueness for external document numbers across various document types or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate External Document Number: The external document number you are trying to enter is already in use by another document in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Manual entry of the same number in different transactions.
  Data migration or import processes that inadvertently created duplicates.
  Incorrect configuration of document number ranges.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to require unique external document numbers across certain document types, leading to conflicts when attempting to use a number that is already assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16N or SE11 to query the relevant database tables (e.g., BKPF for accounting documents) to find out where the external document number is already in use.
  Identify the document type and the associated document that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Use a Different External Document Number: If the number is indeed in use, you will need to generate a new, unique external document number for your transaction.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for external document number assignment in the relevant modules (e.g., FI, MM, SD).
  Ensure that the number ranges are set up correctly and that there are no overlaps or misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: If the duplicate entries are due to data migration or import errors, consider cleaning up the data to remove or consolidate duplicates.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific guidelines related to your version and configuration of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes that can help you investigate the issue, such as:
  
  SE16N: Data Browser for table queries.
  FB03: Display Document to view existing documents.
  FBL1N/FBL3N/FBL5N: Vendor/Customer/GL account line item display.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the documents in question.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 9J070 and ensure that your external document numbers are unique as required by the system.