How To Fix GI257 - Error in number assignment of the FI-SL document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Error in number assignment of the FI-SL document

What causes this issue?

When posting directly to FI-SL, a FI-SL specific document number is
assigned. An error occured when assigning this number.
Object is GL_BUCHEN
Number interval is 01

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?

Please check the document number assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI257 - Error in number assignment of the FI-SL document ?

  The SAP error message GI257, which states "Error in number assignment of the FI-SL document," typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Special Ledger (SL) postings. This error indicates that there is an issue with the number assignment for the document being processed, which can prevent the successful posting of financial transactions.
  Causes of GI257 Error
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The most common cause is that the number range for the document type being used is either exhausted or not properly configured. This can happen if the number range has not been defined or if the upper limit has been reached.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to issues in number assignment.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or post documents, which can lead to errors in number assignment.
  
  
  System Configuration Errors: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the configuration of the FI-SL module or related components.
  
  
  Solutions to GI257 Error
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object related to the FI-SL document type.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers. If the range is exhausted, you may need to extend it.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBD4 to check the configuration of the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to the number range and that all settings are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post documents in the FI-SL module.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for any authorization failures after attempting the posting.
  
  
  
  Consult System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction code SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBD4: Document Type Configuration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to FI-SL configuration and number range management for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the GI257 error in your SAP system.