How To Fix FO206 - FM area & has internal number assignment; do not enter a number

FO206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 206

• Message text: FM area & has internal number assignment; do not enter a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO206 - FM area & has internal number assignment; do not enter a number ?

  The SAP error message FO206 indicates that the specified Financial Management (FM) area has internal number assignment, which means that the system automatically generates the numbers for that area. As a result, users are not allowed to manually enter a number for that FM area.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to manually enter a number in a field that is configured for internal number assignment. This is typically set up in the configuration of the FM area, where the system is designed to generate unique identifiers automatically to ensure consistency and avoid duplication.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Do Not Enter a Number: Simply leave the number field blank. The system will automatically generate the number when you save the transaction.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the number should be manually entered, you may need to check the configuration settings for the FM area. This can be