How To Fix /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER012 - Error creating the subobject number

/EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error creating the subobject number

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/EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER012 - Details

• The SAP error message /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER012 typically indicates an issue related to the creation of a subobject number in the context of General Ledger (GL) accounting. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing master data, or problems with the number range settings.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the subobject may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  Configuration Errors: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the subobject or the GL account.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the subobject may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the subobject.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, there may be bugs in the SAP system that lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO to check the number range object related to the subobject.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers