How To Fix /SAPCE/FKUA_MES021 - The sequential number & of DRQ is not equal to its' external number!

/SAPCE/FKUA_MES021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FKUA_MES -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The sequential number & of DRQ is not equal to its' external number!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FKUA_MES021 - The sequential number & of DRQ is not equal to its' external number! ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FKUA_MES021 indicates that there is a mismatch between the sequential number of a Document Request (DRQ) and its external number. This typically occurs in the context of document management or workflow processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with document requests or approvals.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is a data inconsistency where the internal sequential number of the document request does not match the external number that is expected. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual changes to document numbers.
  Data migration issues where the mapping of internal and external numbers was not done correctly.
  System errors or bugs that lead to incorrect number generation.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned, leading to discrepancies in how document numbers are generated or processed.
  
  
  User Error: Users may inadvertently enter incorrect numbers or modify document requests in a way that causes the