How To Fix IDMX442 - Approval: number retrieved does not match assigned interval (OFNUM)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDMX - Localization Mexico - Digital Invoice

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Approval: number retrieved does not match assigned interval (OFNUM)

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the official document number. If the number is correct, contact
your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDMX442 - Approval: number retrieved does not match assigned interval (OFNUM) ?

  The SAP error message IDMX442, which states "Approval: number retrieved does not match assigned interval (OFNUM)," typically occurs in the context of number range management in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to retrieve a number from a number range that does not match the expected interval for the approval process.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the approval process may not be correctly configured. This could mean that the number range is either not defined, or the number being retrieved falls outside the defined range.
  Number Range Assignment: The document type or approval type may not be correctly assigned to the number range, leading to mismatches.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a number being manually entered that does not conform to the expected range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the approval process.
  Verify that the number range is correctly defined and that the intervals are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the document type or approval type is correctly assigned to the number range.
  This can typically be checked in the customizing settings for the specific module you are working with (e.g., in the IMG under the relevant section for approvals).
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, ensure that the number being entered is within the defined range.
  If the number is being generated automatically, check the logic that generates the number to ensure it adheres to the defined intervals.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to the approval process, review them to ensure they are not interfering with the number range logic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the approval process works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO for managing number ranges.
  SPRO for accessing the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IDMX442 error in your SAP system.