How To Fix /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER003 - No document number interval could be derived from document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No document number interval could be derived from document type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER003 - No document number interval could be derived from document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER003 indicates that the system is unable to derive a document number interval for the specified document type (&1). This typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, where document types are associated with specific number ranges for document numbering.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Number Range Assignment: The document type specified does not have a number range assigned to it. This can happen if the configuration for the document type is incomplete or if the number range has been deleted or not created.
  
  
  Inactive Number Range: The number range assigned to the document type may be inactive or not available for the current fiscal year or period.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There could be errors in the configuration settings related to document types and number ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object associated with the document type.
  Ensure that the document type has a valid number range assigned.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If no number range exists, create a new number range for the document type using transaction code OBA7 (for financial document types).
  If the number range exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the configuration for the document type and ensure that it is correctly set up with the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  OBY6: Document Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the document creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER003. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.