How To Fix MSR_SD055 - Purchasing and sales document numbers may not occur at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_SD - Multistep returns

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Purchasing and sales document numbers may not occur at the same time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_SD055 - Purchasing and sales document numbers may not occur at the same time ?

  The SAP error message MSR_SD055 indicates that there is a conflict between purchasing and sales document numbers in the system. This error typically arises when a document is being processed that involves both purchasing and sales activities, and the system is configured to prevent the simultaneous use of document numbers for these two types of transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Document Number Range Configuration: The error often occurs due to the configuration of number ranges in the SAP system. If the same number range is assigned to both purchasing and sales documents, it can lead to conflicts.
  Document Type Settings: The settings for document types in the system may not be properly configured to handle the separation of purchasing and sales documents.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction being executed may inherently involve both purchasing and sales processes, leading to the conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range objects for purchasing and sales documents.
  Ensure that separate number ranges are defined for purchasing documents (e.g., purchase orders) and sales documents (e.g., sales orders).
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OMH1 to review the document types for purchasing and sales. Ensure that they are configured correctly and that they do not overlap in terms of number ranges.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Logic:
  
  If the transaction you are trying to execute inherently requires both purchasing and sales documents, consider adjusting the process to separate these transactions or handle them in a way that does not cause conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve conflicts related to document number ranges.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise from the changes made.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO for number range objects, OMH1 for document type settings, and ME21N or VA01 for creating purchasing and sales documents, respectively.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring number ranges and document types.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to create and manage purchasing and sales documents, as authorization issues can sometimes lead to unexpected errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MSR_SD055 error and implement a solution to resolve it.