How To Fix SIPT005 - Enter a valid series


SIPT005 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

  • Message number: 005

  • Message text: Enter a valid series

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  • What causes this issue?

    The system must check the validity of the combination of leading
    document type and series to make sure the combination is consistent and
    unique in the relevant company code. If you leave the series field
    empty, the system cannot perform the required checks.
    Even if each combination of leading document type and series entered for
    a company code seems to be consistent and unique, the system cannot
    perform the required checks if the series has not been specified for any
    of the number range intervals in the relevant fiscal year.

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

    System Response

    The system will prevent the posting of any invoices that use a number
    range interval for which the combination of leading document type and
    series is inconsistent or not unique in Customizing.

    How to fix this error?

    Procedure for System Administrators

    Enter a valid combination of leading document type and series for the
    relevant number range interval. Make sure you enter a value for the
    series.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT005 - Enter a valid series ?
    The SAP error message SIPT005 "Enter a valid series" typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with document series or number ranges in SAP. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid series (or number range) to be entered, but the input provided does not match any of the predefined series in the system.
    Causes:
    
    Invalid Series Input: The user may have entered a series that does not exist in the system.
    
    Configuration Issues: The number range or series may not be properly configured in the system. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified series. Data Entry Errors: Typographical errors or incorrect formatting in the series input can lead to this error. Solutions: Check Input: Ensure that the series you are entering is correct. Verify that there are no typographical errors. Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for number ranges in the relevant module

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