How To Fix /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER224 - Do not fill the "Document number" field

/EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER224 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER -

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Do not fill the "Document number" field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER224 - Do not fill the "Document number" field ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/GL_DOCNUMBER224 indicates that the "Document number" field should not be filled in a specific context, typically when dealing with certain types of transactions or document postings in the SAP system. This error is often related to the configuration of the system or the specific business process being executed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The error usually arises when the system is configured to automatically generate document numbers for certain types of transactions, and the user is attempting to manually enter a document number in a field that should remain empty.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may not require a manual document number, as it is designed to generate one automatically based on predefined rules.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system for document number assignment may be set to prevent manual entry for specific document types or in certain scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Leave the Field Blank: The simplest solution is to ensure that