How To Fix EB188 - Document numbers are assigened internally for document type &1 (&2)

EB188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Document numbers are assigened internally for document type &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB188 - Document numbers are assigened internally for document type &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message EB188 indicates that document numbers are assigned internally for a specific document type. This typically occurs in the context of document management or financial transactions where the system is set to generate document numbers automatically rather than allowing users to input them manually.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type specified in the error message is configured to use internal number assignment. This means that the system generates the document number automatically based on predefined rules.
  User Input: A user may be attempting to enter a document number manually for a document type that is set to use internal numbering, which is not allowed.
  System Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system for the specific document type may not allow for external number assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Internal Number Assignment: If you are trying to create a document of the specified type, you should allow the system to generate the document number