How To Fix ICC_FI_CN005 - The first invoice number must come before the last

ICC_FI_CN005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_FI_CN - Für die Meldungen extern vornum. Belege

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The first invoice number must come before the last

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ICC_FI_CN005 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC_FI_CN005, which states "The first invoice number must come before the last," typically occurs in the context of invoice processing, particularly when dealing with credit memos or invoice ranges in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency in the invoice number range specified for a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Incorrect Invoice Number Range: The first invoice number entered is greater than the last invoice number. For example, if you enter "1002" as the first invoice number and "1001" as the last invoice number, the system will trigger this error.
  Data Entry Error: A simple typographical error during data entry can lead to this issue.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings for invoice processing may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how invoice numbers are validated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICC_FI_CN005 error, you can take the