How To Fix FS541 - The next free number in lot & is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 541

• Message text: The next free number in lot & is &

What causes this issue?

You have selected check numbers for processing (for example, to void or
to renumber, for which there is no lot connection between the range to
be renumbered and the first new check number). At the same time, you
have specified a lower limit (or first new check number) which does not
correspond to the next free lot number (that is, number status + 1).

How to fix this error?

Check your entry and compare it with the status of the selected lot. If
you really want to process checks which do not begin with the lot
number status, then you must split the lot beforehand.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS541 - The next free number in lot & is & ?

  The SAP error message FS541 typically indicates that there is an issue with the number assignment for a lot or batch. This error occurs when the system is unable to find the next free number for a lot or batch in the specified number range. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the lot or batch has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been used up.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured in the system, leading to issues in number assignment.
  Number Range Status: The number range might be set to "not available" or "not active" for the relevant document type.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range.
  Lot Creation in a Different Plant: If the lot is being created in a different plant than the one configured