How To Fix EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA012 - You must specify a value for the Other Invoice Number Source

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA - Messages for eDocuments SII Spain: FI-CA

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You must specify a value for the Other Invoice Number Source

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a valid field for the
<DS:DE.FKKESSII_INVNFLD1>Field for Other Invoice Number Source 1</>
field, or the
<DS:DE.FKKESSII_INVNFLD2>Field for Other Invoice Number Source 2</>
field. The field must be a valid field that exists in the database.

System Response

The system checks if the field that you have specified as other source
exists in the relevant database table.
The system will not be able to create a valid eDocument since the
invoice number is not valid. The system does not save incomplete or
inconsistent Customizing entries to avoid errors during the process to
create and to validate an eDocument.

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

You have to enter a consistent combination for the source(s) of the
invoice number in the SII Document Types Customizing for Spain.
You can ether enter:
a single source or
multiple sources.
You have to enter a consistent combination for the source(s) of the
invoice number if you have specified an other field as source field.
You have to enter the specific value of the field of the database table
that you have specified as source.
For details see the documentation of data elements:
<DS:DE.FKKESSII_INVNSRC1>Invoice Number Source</>,
<DS:DE.FKKESSII_INVNFLD1>Field for Other Invoice Number Source 1</>
<DS:DE.FKKESSII_INVNSEP>Separator of Invoice Number</>
<DS:DE.FKKESSII_INVNSRC2>Second Part of Invoice Number Source</>
<DS:DE.FKKESSII_INVNFLD2>Field for Other Invoice Number Source 2</>

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA012 - You must specify a value for the Other Invoice Number Source ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA012 indicates that a required field, specifically the "Other Invoice Number Source," has not been filled in when processing an electronic document in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of electronic invoicing or document processing within the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the Electronic Document Management (EDM) or Electronic Invoice Processing.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The system expects a value for the "Other Invoice Number Source" field, which is necessary for the processing of the electronic document.
  The configuration for electronic invoicing is incomplete or incorrect.
  The user did not provide the required information in the relevant transaction or document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Document Entry:
  
  Ensure that you have filled in all required fields in the document entry screen, particularly the "Other Invoice Number Source" field. This may involve checking the specific transaction you are using to create or process the invoice.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for electronic invoicing in your SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the following areas:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Electronic Document Management: Ensure that the settings for electronic documents are correctly configured, including the mapping of invoice number sources.
  
  
  
  
  
  User Input Validation:
  
  If the field is not visible or editable, check if there are any user roles or authorizations that might be restricting access to this field. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to enter data in this field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to electronic invoicing and the specific error message. This can provide additional context and guidance on how to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) or FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to electronic invoicing and the specific error message. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.