How To Fix GI703 - Document number must be specified

GI703 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Document number must be specified

What causes this issue?

You must specify a valid document number.

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 the document number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI703 - Document number must be specified ?

  The SAP error message GI703 ("Document number must be specified") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a goods movement or inventory transaction without providing a required document number. This document number is essential for tracking and managing inventory movements within the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Number: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a document number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being performed may require a document number that is not applicable to the current context.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a document number for certain transactions, and these settings may not be aligned with the user's actions.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or create the document number required for the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Enter Document Number: Ensure that you enter a valid document number in the appropriate field before executing the