How To Fix /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER001 - Incorrect number assignment for accounting system & and org. unit &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Incorrect number assignment for accounting system & and org. unit &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER001 - Incorrect number assignment for accounting system & and org. unit & ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER001 Incorrect number assignment for accounting system & and org. unit & typically indicates an issue with the number range assignment for a specific accounting system and organizational unit. This error can occur in the context of financial accounting when the system is unable to assign a document number for a transaction due to configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specified accounting system and organizational unit may not be properly defined or may be exhausted.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not have a valid number range assigned to it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard number assignment logic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object related to the accounting documents.
  Ensure that the number range is defined for the relevant accounting system and organizational unit.
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it or create a new number range.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBD4 to check the document types and their associated number ranges.
  Ensure that the document type you are using has a valid number range assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents in the specified accounting system and organizational unit.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure it does not interfere with the standard number assignment process.
  Debugging the process may help identify any issues in the custom logic.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system configuration is correct and that all necessary settings for the accounting system and organizational unit are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBD4: Document Type Configuration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for number range management and document types in Financial Accounting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.