How To Fix GI526 - Internal error in document number assignment

GI526 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Internal error in document number assignment

What causes this issue?

An error occurred at document number assignment.

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 inform the system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI526 - Internal error in document number assignment ?

  The SAP error message GI526, which indicates an "Internal error in document number assignment," typically arises during the processing of documents in SAP, such as when creating or posting documents that require a unique document number. This error can occur in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), and Materials Management (MM).
  Causes:
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The most common cause is a problem with the number range configuration. This could be due to:
  
  The number range being exhausted (i.e., all available numbers have been used).
  The number range not being properly defined or activated for the document type being used.
  Conflicts in number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate document number assignments, they may introduce errors.
  
  
  Database Issues: Corruption or inconsistencies in the database can also lead to internal errors.
  
  
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to issues with document number assignment.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
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