How To Fix MM_IV_SI_API006 - Items must be numbered sequentially. Item &1 should be number &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_IV_SI_API - Messages for API_SupplierInvoice_Process

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Items must be numbered sequentially. Item &1 should be number &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_IV_SI_API006 - Items must be numbered sequentially. Item &1 should be number &2. ?

  The SAP error message MM_IV_SI_API006 indicates that there is an issue with the sequence of item numbers in a document, typically related to inventory management or invoice verification processes. The message states that items must be numbered sequentially, and it specifies which item is out of sequence.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Non-sequential Item Numbers: The item numbers in the document are not in the expected sequential order. For example, if you have item numbers 1, 2, 4, the system expects item 3 to be present.
  Manual Entry Errors: If items are entered manually, there may be a mistake in the numbering.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the item numbers may not have been properly sequenced.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling item numbering correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Item Numbers: Review the