How To Fix 9P529 - Specify text ID for external number and date for doc. type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 529

• Message text: Specify text ID for external number and date for doc. type &1

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a document type, but you did not specify the text IDs
for the external document number and date.

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?

Please specify the text IDs in the <ZK>External Number ID </>and the
<ZK>External Date ID </>fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P529 - Specify text ID for external number and date for doc. type &1 ?

  The SAP error message 9P529 ("Specify text ID for external number and date for doc. type &1") typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with external number ranges and document types. This error indicates that the system requires a text ID to be specified for a document type that uses an external number range.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Text ID: The document type specified does not have an associated text ID defined in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the document type may not be set up correctly to handle external number ranges.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an issue with the data being entered, such as missing or incorrect fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question (transaction code OBD2 for document types).
  Ensure that a text ID is specified for the document type that is using an external number range.
  
  
  
  Define Text ID:
  
  If a text ID is not defined, you will need to create one. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Navigate to the appropriate section in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and define the text ID for the document type.
  
  
  
  Review External Number Range Settings:
  
  Check the settings for external number ranges (transaction code SNRO for number range objects).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that it is linked to the document type.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Review the data being entered to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the date and other relevant fields are in the correct format.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the required settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2, SNRO, and others that pertain to document types and number ranges.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to document type configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.