How To Fix SIPT711 - Invalid combination of lead.doc.type and series for number range no. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Invalid combination of lead.doc.type and series for number range no. &1

What causes this issue?

The combination of leading document type and series used in the digital
signature for your document is invalid for the relevant number range
number. This is because one or both of the following applies:
The same combination has already been used for digital signatures that
were created using a different number range number.
In Customizing, the combination is assigned to more than one number
range number in the same company code.

System Response

The system prevents the posting.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Enter a valid combination of leading document type and series for the
relevant number range number in Customizing for digital signatures
(Portugal).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT711 - Invalid combination of lead.doc.type and series for number range no. &1 ?

  The SAP error message SIPT711 indicates that there is an invalid combination of the lead document type and the series for the specified number range. This typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly when creating or processing documents that require a specific document type and number range configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used does not match the expected document type for the specified number range.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range assigned to the document type may not be properly configured or may not exist.
  Series Configuration: The series associated with the document type may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the number range being used.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type or number range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7 or OBA5).
  Verify that the document type you are using is correctly configured and is linked to the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Verify Number Range:
  
  Check the number range settings (Transaction Code: SNRO or OBNR).
  Ensure that the number range is active and correctly assigned to the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Series Configuration:
  
  If applicable, check the series configuration for the document type (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the series is correctly defined and corresponds to the number range.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process documents with the specified document type and number range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the document creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (Document Type Configuration), SNRO (Number Range Objects), and OBA5 (Number Range Assignment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the SIPT711 error in your SAP system.