How To Fix F4500 - Number range X2 is reserved for sample documents

F4500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Number range X2 is reserved for sample documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4500 - Number range X2 is reserved for sample documents ?

  The SAP error message F4500, which states "Number range X2 is reserved for sample documents," typically occurs when you are trying to create a document (like an invoice or a payment) that uses a number range that has been designated for sample or test documents. This is a protective measure to prevent the use of certain number ranges for production documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range X2 is configured in the system to be reserved for sample documents. This means that any attempt to create a document using this number range will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The document type you are trying to use may be incorrectly assigned to the X2 number range.
  Testing Environment: If you are in a testing or development environment, you might be inadvertently trying to use a number range that is not intended for production use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO