How To Fix EEBF121 - Enter a valid document type for the number range (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEBF - IS-U: Correction Workbench: Historical & Archived Doc. Lines

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Enter a valid document type for the number range (&1)

What causes this issue?

You have entered an explicit number range (&SYST-MSGV1&) for loading old
billing documents <<ZK>without</> specifying a document type.

System Response

If there is no predetermined number range, the system determines the
document type automatically by means of the billing transaction from the
Cutomizing settings. If you specify an explicit number range, you also
have to specify a billing document type.

How to fix this error?

Either enter the document type and the number range, or leave both
fields empty.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEBF121 - Enter a valid document type for the number range (&1) ?

  The SAP error message EEBF121, which states "Enter a valid document type for the number range (&1)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of document types and number ranges in the SAP system. This error can arise in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or others that utilize document types.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type you are trying to use is not assigned to the specified number range.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the document type may not be defined or may be inactive.
  Missing Assignments: The document type may not be properly assigned to the relevant number range in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type or number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBA7 (for FI) or the relevant configuration transaction for your module.
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is correctly configured and assigned to a valid number range.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO to check the number range object associated with the document type.
  Ensure that the number range is defined, active, and has the correct intervals set.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type to Number Range:
  
  If the document type is not assigned to the number range, you can do this in the configuration settings (e.g., OBA7 for FI).
  Make sure that the document type is linked to the correct number range.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify documents with the specified document type.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBA7: Configuration for Document Types in Financial Accounting.
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring document types and number ranges.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EEBF121 error and ensure that the document types and number ranges are correctly configured in your SAP system.