How To Fix RE109 - Error in number assignment: document & already exists

RE109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Error in number assignment: document & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE109 - Error in number assignment: document & already exists ?

  The SAP error message RE109, which states "Error in number assignment: document & already exists," typically occurs in the context of document management within SAP, particularly when dealing with document numbers that are expected to be unique. This error indicates that the system is trying to create or assign a document number that already exists in the database.
  Causes:
  
  
  Duplicate Document Number: The most common cause is that the document number being assigned is already in use. This can happen if the number range for the document type is not set up correctly or if there is a manual entry that conflicts with the automatic number assignment.
  
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the document type may not be properly configured, leading to overlaps or gaps in the number assignment.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The settings for the specific document type may not allow for the creation of new documents under certain conditions.
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: