How To Fix M8210 - Error issuing document number: & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Error issuing document number: & & &

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the system tried to issue a document number for
object &V1& in number range &V2& in fiscal year &V3&.
This can be due to the following:
The number range object has not been created correctly
The number range has not been created correctly (internal numbering)
The number range interval has not been created correctly in the fiscal
year
The interval is full

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Your system administrator needs to check the number range settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8210 - Error issuing document number: & & & ?

  The SAP error message M8210 typically indicates an issue related to the issuance of a document number in the Materials Management (MM) module. This error can occur in various transactions, such as goods movements, inventory management, or material documents. The message format usually includes placeholders for specific document numbers or details, which are represented by the ampersands (&).
  Causes of Error M8210
  
  Document Number Range Issues: The document number range for the specific document type may be exhausted or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or issue the document.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the document type settings or number range settings in the SAP system.
  System Locking: The document number may be locked due to another transaction or process that is currently using it.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solutions to Error M8210
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range for the relevant document type.
  Ensure that the number range is defined correctly and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or issue the document. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the document type in transaction OMH1 (for material documents) or relevant configuration transactions.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the document number. If there are locks, you may need to resolve them or wait for the other transaction to complete.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation. They can check for any underlying system issues or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, etc., depending on the type of document you are trying to issue.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document types and number ranges for a deeper understanding of how they function.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M8210 error and implement a suitable solution.