How To Fix GA706 - Document number: Number in critical area (Object & sub-object &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 706

• Message text: Document number: Number in critical area (Object & sub-object &)

What causes this issue?

Number range &v3& for number range object &V1&, sub-object &V2& in
fiscal year &V4& is almost used up. One of the last remaining numbers
has been assigned.

System Response

Processing is continued. The posting is made using the document number
found.

How to fix this error?

Check the number range. You may need to enlarge it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA706 - Document number: Number in critical area (Object & sub-object &) ?

  The SAP error message GA706 typically indicates an issue related to document numbers in the context of financial accounting or controlling. This error message suggests that there is a problem with the document number being used in a critical area, which could be related to the object and sub-object specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Number Range Issue: The document number being used may fall outside the defined number range for the specified object and sub-object. This can happen if the number range has not been properly configured or if the document number has been manually entered incorrectly.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type associated with the transaction may not be correctly configured to allow the use of the specified document number.
  
  
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing the posting of new documents.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post documents in the specified area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges: Verify the number range settings for the object and sub-object in the configuration. Ensure that the document number being used falls within the allowed range.
  
  Transaction Code: SNRO (Number Range Objects) can be used to check and maintain number ranges.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration: Ensure that the document type is correctly configured to allow postings. You can check this in the configuration settings for Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Transaction Code: OBY6 (for document types) can be used to review and adjust settings.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to execute. You can check this in the period control settings.
  
  Transaction Code: OB52 (to open/close posting periods).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post documents in the specified area. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO, OBY6, and OB52 for managing number ranges, document types, and posting periods.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed explanations of document types, number ranges, and posting periods.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GA706 error message in SAP.