How To Fix SO457 - No entry exists for sequential number <&>

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 457

• Message text: No entry exists for sequential number <&>

What causes this issue?

There is no entry for the selected communication method with the
sequential number specified.

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?

Specify a valid number or display all entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO457 - No entry exists for sequential number <&> ?

  The SAP error message SO457 "No entry exists for sequential number <&>" typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with sequential number ranges for documents such as invoices, orders, or other transactional records. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid entry for the specified sequential number, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range: The specified sequential number may not exist in the defined number range for the document type you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range configuration for the document type may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Number Range Deactivation: The number range might be deactivated or not assigned to the relevant document type.
  Data Deletion: The entry for the sequential number may have been deleted or not created due to a previous error in processing.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the number range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the existing range to include the missing sequential number.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned to the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type in the relevant configuration area (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Financial Accounting) to ensure that it is correctly linked to the number range.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  Investigate if there were any recent deletions or changes made to the number range or document entries that could have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SNUM - Number Range Management
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management for your specific module (e.g., SD, MM, FI).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SO457 error and implement a solution to resolve it.