How To Fix FCO_SFIN115 - External number assignment not allowed for COGS split document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 115

• Message text: External number assignment not allowed for COGS split document

What causes this issue?

You used document type &V1& for the COGS split document. For company
code &V2& and business year &V3&, this document type has an external
number range. External number ranges are not allowed for COGS split
documents.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check customizing for the COGS split and change the document type
mapping for original document type. Maintain mapping in SAP Customizing
Implementation Guide <DS:SIMG.SIMG_FCOC_COGS_SCHEME>Define Accounts for
Splitting the Cost of Goods Sold</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN115 - External number assignment not allowed for COGS split document ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN115 indicates that there is an issue with external number assignment for a Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) split document. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when the system is trying to assign a document number to a COGS split document, but external number assignment is not allowed for that type of document.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The error often arises due to the configuration settings in the SAP system. Specifically, the number range settings for the document type related to COGS may be set to internal number assignment, which does not allow for external number assignment.
  Document Type: The document type used for the COGS split may not be configured to allow external number assignment.
  User Authorization: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent the assignment of external numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the COGS split document.
  Ensure that the number range is set to allow external number assignment if that is required for your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBD4 to check the configuration of the document type used for COGS.
  Ensure that the document type is configured correctly to allow external number assignment if needed.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to external number assignment.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD4 (Document Type Configuration), SNRO (Number Range Objects), and FB01 (Post Document) to troubleshoot and configure settings.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.