How To Fix F5319 - Choose a document type with internal number assignment.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 319

• Message text: Choose a document type with internal number assignment.

What causes this issue?

For the fast entry of incoming payments and for recurring entries,
only document types which work with internal number assignment are
provided.

System Response

The entered document type is rejected because the corresponding
document numbers are assigned externally.

How to fix this error?

Enter a document type which uses a number range with internal number
assignment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5319 - Choose a document type with internal number assignment. ?

  The SAP error message F5319, "Choose a document type with internal number assignment," typically occurs when you are trying to create a financial document (like an invoice or a journal entry) using a document type that is configured for external number assignment instead of internal number assignment. This means that the system expects you to provide a document number manually, but you are trying to use a document type that automatically generates numbers.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use is set up for external number assignment in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Document Type Selection: You may have selected a document type that does not support internal number assignment when creating a document.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Document Type: Select a document type that is configured for internal number assignment. You can check the configuration in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (for document types) or OBA7 (for document number ranges).
  Review the settings for the document type you are trying to use and ensure it is set to "Internal" for number assignment.
  
  
  
  Create a New Document Type: If necessary, you can create a new document type that is configured for internal number assignment:
  
  Use transaction code OBD2 to create a new document type.
  Ensure that the number range is set to internal.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents with the selected document type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Types: Document types in SAP are used to categorize financial documents and control their processing. Each document type can have different settings for number assignment, posting rules, and more.
  Number Ranges: Number ranges define how document numbers are assigned. They can be set to internal (automatically generated by the system) or external (manually entered by the user).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBD2: Maintain Document Types
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  FB01: Post Document (to test the document type after changes)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message F5319 and successfully create your financial document in SAP.