How To Fix FI280 - Converting reference doc numbers from 35 to 16 digits is not possible

FI280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Converting reference doc numbers from 35 to 16 digits is not possible

What causes this issue?

It is not possible for function module REF_DOC_NO_CONVERSION_RANGE to
transfer reference document numbers with more than 16 digits to fields
that have only 16 digits.
Longer reference numbers can only be used in systems with enhanced
domain XBLNR1 which is only intended for Public Sector client Federal
Government.

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 whether the request of the system called with a reference number
of more than 16 digits is correct.
If it is correct, you must also convert the system called to the
extended reference document number.
If it is not correct, you must change the request accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI280 - Details

• The SAP error message FI280, which states "Converting reference doc numbers from 35 to 16 digits is not possible," typically occurs when there is an attempt to convert or process document numbers that exceed the maximum length allowed in the system. This is particularly relevant in the context of financial documents where the system has a limitation on the number of digits for document numbers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Number Length: The error arises when the system encounters a document number that is longer than the allowed 16 digits. In some configurations or legacy systems, document numbers may have been extended to 35 digits, which is not compatible with certain SAP functionalities or modules.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from an older system or a different database where longer document numbers were used, this can lead to conflicts when trying to process or reference these documents in SAP.
  Configuration Settings: The system may