How To Fix FI505 - System error during allocation of the internal item number

FI505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 505

• Message text: System error during allocation of the internal item number

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred during allocation of the internal item number.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI505 - Details

• The SAP error message FI505, which states "System error during allocation of the internal item number," typically occurs in the Financial Accounting (FI) module when there is an issue with the internal number assignment for financial documents. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, database inconsistencies, or problems with the number range settings.
  Causes of FI505 Error
  
  Number Range Issues: The internal number range for financial documents may not be properly configured or may be exhausted.
  Database Locking: There may be a locking issue in the database that prevents the system from allocating a new item number.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the financial document configuration can lead to this error.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs in the SAP system or specific patches that have not been applied.
  Transport Issues: If changes were recently transported to the system, they may not have been properly implemented.
  
  Solutions to FI505