FAGL_POST_SERVICE003 - Document number for document type &1 and ledger &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_POST_SERVICE - Messages for Package FAGL_POSTING_SERVICES

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Document number for document type &1 and ledger &2 not found

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine any document number since <ZH>no</>
number range is assigned to document type &V1& and ledger &V2&.

System Response

The posting is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing settings for the document type. To do this, go
into Customizing for Financial Accounting and choose: Financial
Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document ->
Document Types -> <DS:SIMG.V_FAGL_DOCNR_LD_DC>Define Document Types for
General Ledger View</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Once you have assigned a number range to document type and ledger, you
need to assign another number range interval to this number range for
each company code. You do this under: Financial Accounting -> Financial
Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Number Ranges->
<DS:SIMG.FAGL_DOCNR_DC>Define Document Number Ranges</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_POST_SERVICE003 - Document number for document type &1 and ledger &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_POST_SERVICE003 indicates that the system could not find a document number for the specified document type and ledger. This error typically occurs during the posting process in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module, particularly when dealing with document postings in the new General Ledger (New GL) functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Document Not Created: The document you are trying to post may not have been created yet. This can happen if there was an error in a previous step or if the document was never generated.
  Incorrect Document Type or Ledger: The document type or ledger specified in the posting might be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database tables that store document information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or post documents in the specified ledger or document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Creation: Verify if the document has been created in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB03 for displaying documents).
  Verify Document Type and Ledger: Ensure that the document type and ledger you are using in your posting are correct. You can check the configuration in the SAP system to confirm that the document type is valid for the specified ledger.
  Review Posting Logic: If you are using custom programs or enhancements, review the logic to ensure that the document is being created correctly before the posting attempt.
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post documents in the specified ledger and document type.
  Consult Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Database Consistency Check: If you suspect data inconsistency, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the database is in a healthy state.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the New GL functionality to understand how document types and ledgers are managed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.