Message type: E = Error
Message class: GI - FI-SL update
Message number: 544
Message text: The document number already exists
The external document number you entered has already been assigned.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Please check your entry.
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GI544
- The document number already exists ?The SAP error message GI544, which states "The document number already exists," typically occurs during the posting of a document in SAP, such as a goods movement or an invoice. This error indicates that the system has detected a duplicate document number that already exists in the database. Causes: Duplicate Document Number: The most common cause is that the document number you are trying to use has already been assigned to another document in the system. Number Range Issues: If the number range for the document type is not set up correctly, it may lead to conflicts where the same number is being generated or used. Manual Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter a document number that has already been used. System Configuration: Incorrect configuration in the document type settings or number range settings can lead to this error. Solutions: Check Existing Documents: Verify if the document number you are trying to use already exists in the
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