How To Fix GI535 - Document type has external number range. Enter document number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Document type has external number range. Enter document number

What causes this issue?

An external number range is valid for the document type used.

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 enter a valid document number or use a different document type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI535 - Document type has external number range. Enter document number ?

  The SAP error message GI535 indicates that you are trying to post a document using a document type that has been configured to use an external number range. This means that the system expects you to manually enter a document number instead of automatically generating one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using is set to use an external number range. This is typically configured in the SAP system settings.
  Missing Document Number: When you attempt to post a document, you did not provide a document number, which is required for document types with external number ranges.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Document Number: When prompted with the error message, you need to manually enter a valid document number in the appropriate field. Ensure that the number you enter is within the defined range for that document type.
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated