How To Fix FKK_ID_XX_ODN034 - Document class &1: Inconsistent settings for external numbering

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_ID_XX_ODN - ODN message

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Document class &1: Inconsistent settings for external numbering

What causes this issue?

The system has detected that external numbering is simultaneously
switched on and off in Customizing for a document class.
The system requires consistent settings for external numbering. A
document class must be used exclusively either with or without external
numbering.

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?

Check which system behavior is correct for the relevant document class
and adjust the Customizing settings:
If you want to use internal numbering, you must never select the <LS>Use
External Official Document Number</> checkbox for the document class in
the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG._FICAOD_DOCCLS_DET>Assign Document Classes to Document Types
and Origin Keys</>.
If you want to use external numbering, you must always select the
<LS>Use External Official Document Number </>checkbox for the document
class in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG._FICAOD_DOCCLS_DET>Assign Document Classes to Document Types
and Origin Keys</>. The relevant document class must not be used for
internal numbering.
If you use a customer-specific module to change the document class in
the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG._FICAOD_DOCCLS_DET>Assign Document Classes to Document Types
and Origin Keys</>, the function module must always change document
classes that are <ZH>not </>used for external numbering.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_ID_XX_ODN034 - Document class &1: Inconsistent settings for external numbering ?

  The SAP error message FKK_ID_XX_ODN034 indicates that there are inconsistent settings for external numbering in the context of document class configuration. This error typically arises in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (SAP FI-CA) modules when the system encounters issues with the configuration of document classes and their numbering.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The document class settings for external numbering may not be properly configured. This can happen if the document class is set to use external numbering but the necessary settings (like number ranges) are not defined or are inconsistent.
  
  
  Missing Number Ranges: If the number range for the document class is not defined or is not active, the system will not be able to generate document numbers correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Class Assignment: The document class may not be correctly assigned to the relevant transaction or process, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration of document classes or number ranges, it may lead to inconsistencies if not properly updated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document class in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for document class settings and verify that the external numbering is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Number Ranges:
  
  Check the number range settings for the document class. Ensure that the number range is defined, active, and correctly assigned to the document class.
  You can check number ranges using transaction code SNRO or OBA7.
  
  
  
  Review Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the document class is correctly assigned to the relevant processes or transactions. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the configuration settings to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through specific SAP reports or tools designed for configuration checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests have been properly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SNRO (for number range objects), and OBA7 (for number range maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on document classes and external numbering.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message FKK_ID_XX_ODN034.