How To Fix CNTAX_EINVC005 - The next invoice number is &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNTAX_EINVC - E-invoice solution for China Tax

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The next invoice number is &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNTAX_EINVC005 - The next invoice number is &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message CNTAX_EINVC005 indicates that there is an issue with the invoice numbering in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the next invoice number is not available or has not been properly configured. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when the invoice number range is exhausted or not set up correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The defined number range for invoices has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range for invoices may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create invoices in the specified number range.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or configuration related to the invoice processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to invoices (e.g., FBNR for financial documents).
  Check the current status