How To Fix GG285 - Use the sequence number correctly

GG285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Use the sequence number correctly

What causes this issue?

This error message could be due to the following:
a) The sequence number must be a number.
b) A field movement has been defined with a sequence number. However,
an initial entry is missing in the sequence number for the same
receiver field.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Note the above requirements.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG285 - Use the sequence number correctly ?

  The SAP error message GG285, which states "Use the sequence number correctly," typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with financial transactions or document entries in SAP. This error is often related to the handling of sequence numbers in document processing, such as when creating or posting documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Sequence Number: The error usually arises when the sequence number used in a document does not match the expected format or is not valid for the current transaction.
  Missing Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the sequence number is not properly defined or is missing for the document type being processed.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be set up to allow the sequence number being referenced.
  User Input Error: The user may have manually entered an incorrect sequence number or may have selected an invalid option.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sequence Number Configuration: Verify the