How To Fix FMKU065 - Do not enter external doc number: number range is for internal doc number


FMKU065 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

  • Message number: 065

  • Message text: Do not enter external doc number: number range is for internal doc number

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FMKU065 - Details

  • The SAP error message FMKU065 indicates that you are trying to enter an external document number in a field that is configured to accept only internal document numbers. This typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, such as when dealing with funds management or other financial transactions.
    
    Cause: The error arises because the system is set up to use internal number ranges for certain document types, and you are attempting to input an external document number that does not conform to the expected format or number range. This can happen in scenarios such as: The document type is configured to use internal numbering. The number range settings for the document type do not allow for external document numbers. The user is mistakenly entering an external number when the system expects an internal one.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Document Type Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the document type

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