How To Fix KB201 - The document number as adopted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 201

• Message text: The document number as adopted

What causes this issue?

The SAP System found a document number corresponding to your selection.

How to fix this error?

You can continue processing with the document number.
Or, call up the possible entries again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB201 - The document number as adopted ?

  The SAP error message KB201, which states "The document number as adopted," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with document numbers in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as posting journal entries, creating invoices, or during the execution of certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Number Range Issues: The document number being used may not fall within the defined number range for the relevant document type. This can happen if the number range is not properly configured or if the document number has already been used.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to conflicts when trying to adopt a document number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specific document number or document type.
  System Configuration Errors: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings related to document