How To Fix BE003 - Document number & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Document number & already exists

What causes this issue?

The document number you have entered has already been allocated.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_EINGABE OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE003 - Document number & already exists ?

  The SAP error message BE003, which states "Document number & already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create a document (such as a financial document, invoice, or other transactional record) that has a document number that is already in use within the system. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), and others.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Document Number: The document number you are trying to use is already assigned to another document in the system.
  Number Range Overlap: The number range configuration for the document type may allow for overlapping numbers, leading to conflicts.
  Incorrect Document Type: You may be using the wrong document type that has a different number range.
  Manual Entry Error: A user may have manually entered a document number that is already in use.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Documents: Verify if the document number you are trying to use already exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the document in the relevant transaction (e.g., FB03 for financial documents).
  
  
  Use a Different Document Number: If the document number is indeed in use, you will need to select a different number that is not currently assigned.
  
  
  Review Number Range Configuration: Check the configuration of the number ranges for the document type you are working with. Ensure that the number ranges are set up correctly and that there are no overlaps.
  
  
  Automatic Number Assignment: If applicable, consider using automatic number assignment instead of manual entry to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team: If you suspect that the issue is related to number range configuration or if you need to adjust the number ranges, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SNRO (Number Range Objects) to check and manage number ranges.
  Document Types: Familiarize yourself with the document types and their corresponding number ranges in your SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create documents in the relevant module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BE003 error and successfully create your document in SAP.