How To Fix RDSV_FI_XX005 - Invalid legal document category value for number range &1 for co.code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_FI_XX - Regulatory Document and Signature Validation in FI

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid legal document category value for number range &1 for co.code &2

What causes this issue?

The system checks that postings with a document number from a number
range interval use a <DS:DE.RDSV_LEGAL_DOC_CAT>Legal Document Category
</> for the relevant company code and fiscal year. If you leave the
legal document category field empty in Customizing, the system cannot
perform the required checks.

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

System Response

The system will prevent the posting of any invoices that use a number
range interval for which the legal document category is inconsistent or
not entered in Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Enter a valid value for the relevant number range interval in the
<ZK>Assign Digital Signature Attributes to Number Ranges (FI) </>
customizing view. Make sure you enter a value that is not initial.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_FI_XX005 - Invalid legal document category value for number range &1 for co.code &2 ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_FI_XX005 indicates that there is an issue with the legal document category value associated with a number range for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with legal documents that require specific categorization.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Legal Document Category: The legal document category specified in the transaction does not match the expected values defined in the system for the specified number range.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the legal document category may not be properly configured or may not exist for the specified company code.
  Company Code Issues: The company code specified may not be correctly set up to use the legal document category in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Legal Document Category:
  
  Verify that the legal document category being used is valid and correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for legal document categories in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the number range configuration for the legal document category and ensure that it is correctly set up for the specified company code. You can check this in the transaction code OBA7 (for number range objects) or OBA5 (for document types).
  
  
  
  Validate Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly configured to use the legal document category. Check the settings in the company code configuration to ensure that it is linked to the correct number range and legal document category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to legal document categories and number ranges to ensure compliance with the required configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2 (for document types), OBA7 (for number ranges), and OBD3 (for legal document categories).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or similar issues, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.