How To Fix F5092 - Document type & must have internal number assignment for reversal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Document type & must have internal number assignment for reversal

What causes this issue?

When reversing a document, the document number is determined by the
system for the reverse document. Therefore, the reverse document type
must refer to a document number range with internal number assignment.

System Response

The reverse document is not posted.

How to fix this error?

See to it that a reverse document type with internal number assignment
is entered for the document type of the document which is to be
reversed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5092 - Document type & must have internal number assignment for reversal ?

  The SAP error message F5092 indicates that there is an issue with the document type configuration for a reversal transaction. Specifically, it states that the document type in question must have internal number assignment for the reversal to be processed correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when you attempt to reverse a financial document (like an invoice or a payment) using a document type that is not configured to allow internal number assignment for reversals. In SAP, document types can be set up to either use internal or external number assignment, and for reversal transactions, the system requires that the document type is set to use internal number assignment.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and modify the configuration of the document type in question. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access the Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Types -> Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Document Type:
  
  In the document type configuration, locate the document type that is causing the error (as indicated in the error message).
  
  
  
  Check Number Assignment:
  
  Open the document type settings and check the "Number Assignment" section.
  Ensure that the "Internal" option is selected for the number assignment for reversals.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  If you made any changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Reversal:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the reversal transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Types: Document types in SAP are used to categorize different types of financial transactions. Each document type can have specific settings that determine how documents are processed and recorded in the system.
  Number Assignment: Number assignment can be either internal (the system generates the number) or external (the user provides the number). For reversal transactions, internal number assignment is typically required to ensure consistency and integrity in the financial records.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) or FB08 (for reversing documents) to directly access relevant functionalities in SAP.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to ensure that all configurations are correctly set up.