How To Fix RDSV_FI_XX271 - Legal document category differs for postings in number range (&1,&2,&3)


RDSV_FI_XX271 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 271

  • Message text: Legal document category differs for postings in number range (&1,&2,&3)

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to post a document in a number range with a
    <DS:DE.RDSV_LEGAL_DOC_CAT>Legal Document Category</> that differs for
    existing postings in this number range.

    System Response

    The system prevents the posting since such postings are not legal in the
    country of the company code that you use.

    How to fix this error?

    You can only post documents with the same legal document category in a
    number range.
    <ZU>Note:</>
    Documents of the legal category 'Invoice', 'Proforma Invoice', 'Debit
    Memo', 'Credit Memo' must not be mixed in a number range.
    The legal document category is determined by the document type (BLART)
    and the customizing data in the <ZK>Assign Digital Signature Attributes
    to Number Ranges (FI) </>customizing view.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    Adjust the relevant customizing settings, BAdI-implementations or system
    modifications that control the number range determination and the
    document numbering in the system.

    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 RDSV_FI_XX271 - Legal document category differs for postings in number range (&1,&2,&3) ?
    The SAP error message RDSV_FI_XX271 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the legal document category for postings that fall within a specified number range. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with legal documents that require specific categorization for compliance and reporting purposes.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: Inconsistent Document Categories: The postings being processed have different legal document categories, which are not allowed within the same number range. Each number range should be associated with a specific legal document category.
    Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the number range settings or the legal document category settings in the SAP system. Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the posting process can lead to this error if the legal document category is not aligned with the number range.
    Solution: To resolve the error, you can take the following steps: Check Number Range Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for

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