How To Fix G4475 - Document number range for FI-SL postings not defined for year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Document number range for FI-SL postings not defined for year &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4475 - Document number range for FI-SL postings not defined for year & ?

  The SAP error message G4475 indicates that there is no defined document number range for Financial Accounting (FI) Special Ledger (SL) postings for the specified year. This typically occurs when you attempt to post a document in the Special Ledger, but the system cannot find a valid number range for the document type in the specified fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The document number range for the FI-SL postings has not been defined for the specified fiscal year.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the Special Ledger may not have been properly set up.
  Year Transition: If you are transitioning from one fiscal year to another, the number range for the new year may not have been created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the document number range for the FI-SL postings for the specified year. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Document -> Document Number Ranges -> Define Document Number Ranges.
  
  
  
  Define the Number Range:
  
  In the number range configuration, check if the number range for the FI-SL postings is defined for the year in question.
  If it is not defined, create a new number range for the required year.
  Ensure that you assign the correct number range to the appropriate document type used for FI-SL postings.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using for the posting is correctly configured to use the defined number range.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBD4 (for number range intervals) or OBD2 (for document types) to access the relevant configuration settings directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring document number ranges and understanding the implications of number range management in FI.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI consultant for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G4475 error and successfully post your documents in the Special Ledger.