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

SO457 - Overview

• 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