How To Fix M7057 - No preliminary document number can be assigned for &

M7057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No preliminary document number can be assigned for &

What causes this issue?

Due to a system error, the system cannot assign a preliminary document
number for the creation of the accounting document.

System Response

The system cannot post the material document.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7057 - No preliminary document number can be assigned for & ?

  The SAP error message M7057 "No preliminary document number can be assigned for &" typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate a preliminary document number for a transaction, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The number range for the document type you are trying to use may not be properly configured or may be exhausted.
  Document Type Issues: The document type you are using may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process the document.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or parameters that affect document number assignment.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard number assignment process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO to check the number