How To Fix BE029 - Document number & is outside the valid range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Document number & is outside the valid range

What causes this issue?

The SAP system generates a numbered document for each posting. Changes
are documented and are thus immediately identifiable.
Prerequisites:
the number range object exists
a number range interval has been created
you have stipulated whether
the system assigns document numbers (internal number allocation) or
you assign document numbers (external number allocation)
Document number &V1& is outside the validity range provided for number
range:
01 Funds reservation
10 Fixed price agreement
11 Fixed price allocation

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Notify the system administrator or another person, who is authorized to
define number range intervals.
INCLUDE NA_ALLG_VORGEHEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Access the relevant number range interval in Customizing and make any
necessary changes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE029 - Document number & is outside the valid range ?

  The SAP error message BE029, which states "Document number & is outside the valid range," typically occurs when you are trying to post a document (such as an invoice, journal entry, or other financial document) with a document number that is not within the defined range for that document type. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Number Range Configuration: The document number you are trying to use is not within the configured number range for that document type. Each document type in SAP has a specific range of valid document numbers.
  
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range for the document type may have been exhausted, meaning that all available document numbers in the range have been used up.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: You may be using the wrong document type that has a different number range configuration.
  
  
  Document Number Manual Entry: If you are manually entering a document number, it may fall outside the defined range.
  
  
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of number ranges or document types may have occurred, leading to the current document number being invalid.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that the document number you are trying to use falls within this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the range. This can be done in transaction code SNRO or OBA7 (for financial documents).
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges.
  
  
  
  Use Automatic Number Assignment:
  
  If you are manually entering document numbers, consider allowing SAP to automatically assign document numbers instead. This can help avoid conflicts with the defined ranges.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct document type that corresponds to the number range you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to number ranges or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  FB01: Post Document (to test posting with automatic number assignment)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify number range settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BE029 error and successfully post your document in SAP.