How To Fix F4556 - Data contains gaps

F4556 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Data contains gaps

What causes this issue?

The specification of periods is not fully completed. The periods must
be numbered consecutively and no gaps should be left.

System Response

Only a correctly defined period allocation can be saved.

How to fix this error?

Define the periods using consecutive numbering.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4556 - Data contains gaps ?

  The SAP error message F4556, which states "Data contains gaps," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document postings or when running reports that require a continuous sequence of document numbers or data entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Document Numbers: There are gaps in the sequence of document numbers. This can happen if documents were deleted, reversed, or if there were issues during the posting process.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range configuration for the document type may not be set up correctly, leading to gaps in the expected sequence.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or gaps in the document numbers.
  
  
  Posting Errors: Errors during the posting process can lead to incomplete entries, resulting in gaps.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F4556 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Numbers: Review the document numbers in the