How To Fix ICC_CN842 - Format of prenumbered document & invalid

ICC_CN842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_CN - Nachrichten zum Druck vornumerierter SD-Belege

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Format of prenumbered document & invalid

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ICC_CN842 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC_CN842 indicates that there is an issue with the format of a prenumbered document. This error typically arises in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with financial documents or invoices that require a specific numbering format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Number Format: The document number does not conform to the expected format defined in the system settings. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Missing Configuration: The number range for the prenumbered document may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type associated with the prenumbered document may not be set up correctly, leading to format validation failures.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of the document number may have introduced invalid characters or formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and verify the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is