How To Fix /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER004 - No document number could be determined for &1/&2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No document number could be determined for &1/&2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER004 - No document number could be determined for &1/&2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER004 indicates that the system was unable to determine a document number for a specific transaction or entry. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or document posting processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document number range for the specific document type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be set up to allow for the generation of document numbers.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range assigned to the document type may be exhausted, meaning that all available document numbers have been used up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or post documents, which can lead to this error.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or inconsistencies in the configuration that prevent the document number from being generated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO to check the number range object associated with the document type.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBD4 to check the configuration of the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly configured to allow for document number generation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend the number range by going to transaction code SNRO and adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or post documents. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBD4: Document Type Configuration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on number ranges and document types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.