How To Fix EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA014 - Source 1 and source 2 to derive invoice number must be different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Source 1 and source 2 to derive invoice number must be different

What causes this issue?

You have specifiied the source field(s) of the invoice number in a way
that the system will create always same values for prefix and suffix
(duplicated data).

System Response

The system will not be able to validate the corresponding eDocument
since the invoice number is not valid. The system does not save
inconsistent Customizing entries to avoid errors during the process to
create and to validate an eDocument.

How to fix this error?

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

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, that is:
Source 1 of Invoice Number or prefix of Inv.No. or
Source 1 of Invoice Number or prefix of Inv.No. and Source 2 of Invoice
Number or suffix of Inv.No. or
Source 1 of Invoice Number or prefix of Inv.No. with Separator of
Invoice Number and Source 2 of Invoice Number or suffix of Inv.No.
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</>

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_FICA014 - Source 1 and source 2 to derive invoice number must be different ?

  Cause:
  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_ESSII_FICA014 occurs when the system detects that the source 1 and source 2 used to derive the invoice number are the same. This error message is usually encountered when creating a new invoice or updating an existing one.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the source 1 and source 2 used to derive the invoice number are different. You can do this by changing one of the sources or by using a different combination of sources.
  Related Information:
  The invoice number is a unique identifier for each invoice in SAP. It is derived from a combination of sources, such as the vendor code, document type, and date. The system checks for duplicate invoice numbers to prevent errors and ensure data integrity. If you encounter this error message, it is important to resolve it promptly to avoid any issues with your financial records.