How To Fix F5A380 - There is a gap &1 in the doc. numbering due to error &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 380

• Message text: There is a gap &1 in the doc. numbering due to error &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A380 - There is a gap &1 in the doc. numbering due to error &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message F5A380 indicates that there is a gap in the document numbering due to a specific error. This typically occurs in financial document processing, where the system expects a continuous sequence of document numbers but encounters a break in that sequence.
  Cause:
  The gap in document numbering can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Document Deletion: A document may have been deleted or reversed, leading to a gap in the numbering sequence.
  Error During Posting: An error during the posting of a document can cause the system to skip a number.
  Manual Interventions: Manual changes to document numbers or settings can also lead to gaps.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of number ranges or document types can result in gaps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Gap: Check the document number range to identify the specific gap mentioned in the error message. The error message will typically provide the specific document number that is missing.
  
  
  Review Logs: Look at the application logs or error logs to find more details about the error that caused the gap. This can provide insights into whether it was a deletion, a posting error, or something else.
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration: Ensure that the number range configuration for the relevant document type is set up correctly. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  Repost or Correct Documents: If a document was deleted or reversed, you may need to repost it or correct the error that caused the gap. Ensure that all necessary documents are posted correctly.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about how to proceed, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  Implement Preventive Measures: After resolving the issue, consider implementing preventive measures to avoid similar gaps in the future. This may include better training for users, stricter controls on document deletions, or regular audits of document postings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) to view the documents in question or SNUM to check number ranges.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on document number ranges and error handling.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect document posting and numbering.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the gap in document numbering and take appropriate action to resolve it.