How To Fix EDOCUMENT_IN056 - Invalid Invoice Number & ; Only / and - spcl chars is allowed by GSTN.

EDOCUMENT_IN056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_IN - Messages for eDocument India

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Invalid Invoice Number & ; Only / and - spcl chars is allowed by GSTN.

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EDOCUMENT_IN056 - Details

• The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_IN056 indicates that there is an issue with the invoice number format when trying to generate or process an e-invoice in compliance with the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) in India. The error specifically states that only special characters / and - are allowed in the invoice number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The invoice number may contain invalid characters that are not permitted by GSTN. This could include spaces, special characters other than / and -, or alphanumeric characters that do not conform to the expected format.
  Format Issues: The invoice number may not adhere to the required format specified by GSTN, which could include length restrictions or specific patterns.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in SAP that are not aligned with the GSTN requirements for invoice numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Invoice Number Format: Review the invoice number being used and ensure it only contains valid characters. Remove any invalid characters