How To Fix REXCRDSV008 - Same Number range used for different Doc. Category (Comp.code &1/&2/&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCRDSV - Regulatory Document and Signature Validation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Same Number range used for different Doc. Category (Comp.code &1/&2/&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCRDSV008 - Same Number range used for different Doc. Category (Comp.code &1/&2/&3) ?

  The SAP error message REXCRDSV008 indicates that there is a conflict in the number range configuration for different document categories within the same company code. This typically occurs when the same number range is assigned to multiple document categories, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have defined the same number range for different document categories (e.g., invoices, credit memos, etc.) within the same company code.
  The system detects that the same number range is being used for different types of documents, which can lead to confusion and data integrity issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that each document category has a unique number range assigned to it. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Number Ranges -> Define Document Number Ranges.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Number Ranges:
  
  Review the number ranges assigned to each document category for the relevant company code.
  Identify any overlaps where the same number range is assigned to different document categories.
  
  
  
  Modify Number Ranges:
  
  If you find that the same number range is being used for different document categories, you will need to either:
  
  Create a new number range for one of the document categories.
  Reassign the document categories to use different number ranges.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Try to create a document that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Categories: These are classifications for different types of financial documents (e.g., invoices, credit memos, etc.) that help in organizing and managing financial transactions.
  Number Ranges: These are defined ranges of numbers that are used to uniquely identify documents in SAP. Each document category should have its own distinct number range to avoid conflicts.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBD4 (for defining number ranges) or OBD2 (for displaying number ranges) to manage number ranges in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REXCRDSV008 error and ensure that your number range configuration is correct.