How To Fix SIPT505 - Reference document &1 not for a Portuguese company code; a gap exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Reference document &1 not for a Portuguese company code; a gap exists

What causes this issue?

When the system digitally signed this reference document, it checked the
data for the reference document with the previous signature and found
that the company code for that document is not a Portuguese company
code.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter the gap in the digital signature for these reference documents in
the SIPT_GAPS_LIKP application table.
Check that the number range for this leading document type has the
proper company code

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT505 - Reference document &1 not for a Portuguese company code; a gap exists ?

  The SAP error message SIPT505 indicates that there is a problem with a reference document in relation to a Portuguese company code. Specifically, it suggests that there is a gap in the document numbering or that the document does not conform to the requirements for Portuguese accounting standards.
  Cause:
  
  Document Numbering Gap: In Portugal, there are strict regulations regarding document numbering. If there is a gap in the sequence of document numbers, this error may occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured to handle the specific document type or reference document in question.
  Missing or Incorrect Document Type: The document type used may not be valid for the Portuguese company code.
  Legal Requirements: There may be legal requirements that are not being met, such as the need for specific document types or sequences.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Numbering: Review the document numbering configuration for the Portuguese company code. Ensure that there are no gaps in the sequence of document numbers.
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD4 to check the number ranges for the relevant document types.
  
  
  Verify Company Code Configuration: Ensure that the company code is correctly set up for Portuguese accounting standards. This includes checking the settings in the configuration for the company code.
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to review the company code settings.
  
  
  Review Document Types: Check if the document type used is valid for the Portuguese company code. You can do this by going to transaction code OBA7 to review the document types and their configurations.
  Consult Legal Requirements: Ensure that all legal requirements for document handling in Portugal are being met. This may involve consulting with a local SAP expert or legal advisor familiar with Portuguese accounting regulations.
  Adjust Document Posting: If the document is not valid, you may need to adjust the posting or create a new document that adheres to the required standards.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document management and accounting in Portugal to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SIPT505 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.