How To Fix FC436 - Number range & is already being used for a document type

FC436 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Number range & is already being used for a document type

What causes this issue?

The number range you specified is already being used as a number range
for a document type. A number range cannot be used for both a document
type and for interest calculation.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use a number range that is not being used for a document type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC436 - Number range & is already being used for a document type ?

  The SAP error message FC436 indicates that a specific number range is already in use for a document type. This typically occurs when you attempt to create a new document (such as a financial document) using a number range that is already assigned to another document type or is currently being utilized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Assignment: The number range you are trying to use is already assigned to another document type or is currently in use.
  Concurrent Usage: If multiple users or processes are trying to use the same number range simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC436 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type you are trying to use.
  Verify the number range intervals and