How To Fix RDSV_SD_XX017 - Document &1 exists and must not represent a gap; check and correct

RDSV_SD_XX017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_SD_XX - Regulatory Document and Signature Validation in SD

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Document &1 exists and must not represent a gap; check and correct

What causes this issue?

You can only legally record a document number as a gap if this specific
number is 'lost'.
Document <(>&<)>1 exists or might exist in the near future and must not
represent a gap in the relevant document number range.

System Response

The system prevents the recording when a document number exists in the
relevant document database table and you try to enter it as ?lost?.

How to fix this error?

Check if the document number is really 'lost'. Check also if the
document number is assigned to a document that has not yet been finally
committed to the database.
<ZU>Note</>
The system can assign a document number to a posting but the update to
the document database table VBRK is delayed for a longer time period
because of technical settings; for example, during collective postings
or immediate printing calls.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX017 - Document &1 exists and must not represent a gap; check and correct ?

  The SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX017 indicates that there is a gap in the document number range for sales documents. This typically occurs when a document number that is expected to be sequential is missing or has been skipped. The error message suggests that the system has detected a discontinuity in the document numbering, which can lead to issues in reporting and data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Numbers: A document number that should exist in the sequence is missing. This can happen due to various reasons, such as manual deletions, errors during document creation, or issues with number range configuration.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range settings for the sales documents may not be correctly configured, leading to gaps.
  Document Deletion: If documents were deleted or archived improperly, it could create gaps in the sequence.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate document numbers, they may inadvertently create gaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Number