How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_UTIL019 - Document cannot be created: Document number missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_UTIL - Messages for package FINS_ACDOC_UTIL

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Document cannot be created: Document number missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL019 - Document cannot be created: Document number missing ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL019 indicates that a document cannot be created because the document number is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and document posting processes within SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Number: The most straightforward cause is that the system is unable to generate or retrieve a document number for the transaction being processed.
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the document type being used may not be properly defined or may be exhausted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the document type settings or number range settings in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create documents in the specified document type.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system errors or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object associated with the document type.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBD4 to check the configuration of the document type. Ensure that it is correctly set up to allow document creation.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents for the specific document type. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue. Use transaction code SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  Restart the Process:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the transaction or logging out and back into the system can resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBD4: Document Type Configuration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FINS_ACDOC_UTIL019 error in SAP.