How To Fix /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER002 - Internal error in document number assignment

/EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Internal error in document number assignment

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/EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER002 - Details

• The SAP error message /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER002 Internal error in document number assignment typically indicates an issue with the document number assignment process in the SAP system, particularly in the context of General Ledger (GL) accounting. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, inconsistencies in number ranges, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for document numbers may not be properly configured or may be exhausted.
  Database Issues: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the database that affects the number assignment.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the document posting process, they might interfere with the standard number assignment logic.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to post the document can also lead to this error.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP version you are using that affect document number assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
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