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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VF - Billing
Message number: 206
Message text: Document number assignment has assigned the last free number in interval.
Document number assignment has assigned the last free number for number
range object &V1& in number range &V2& with prefix &V3&. Unless the
number range definition is changed manually, additional number
assignment would lead to process termination.
You can either increase the upper limit of the number range interval or
reset the current number range status. In addition, you must ensure that
in future, no number is assigned more than once.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
VF206
- Document number assignment has assigned the last free number in interval. ?The SAP error message VF206, "Document number assignment has assigned the last free number in interval," typically occurs when the system has exhausted the available number range for a specific document type. This is common in scenarios where the number range for billing documents (like invoices) has been fully utilized.
Cause:
- Exhausted Number Range: The most common cause is that the number range defined for the billing document type has been completely used up. This can happen if the number range is not sufficiently large to accommodate the volume of documents being created.
- Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range intervals, such as incorrect settings or missing intervals.
- Number Range Lock: If the number range is locked or not properly maintained, it can lead to this error.
Solution:
To resolve the VF206 error, you can take the following steps:
Check Number Range Status:
- Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
- Enter the object name for billing documents (e.g.,
FBNR
for billing documents) and check the current status of the number range.- Verify if the last number in the range has been reached.
Extend the Number Range:
- If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by adding a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
- Go to transaction code VN01 (for creating a new number range) or VN02 (for changing an existing number range).
- Add a new interval or adjust the existing one to allow for more document numbers.
Check for Locks:
- Ensure that the number range is not locked. If it is, you may need to unlock it or resolve any issues causing the lock.
Review Configuration:
- Review the configuration settings for the billing document type in transaction code VOTXN to ensure that the number range is correctly assigned.
Test the Changes:
- After making changes, test the creation of a new billing document to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
Related Information:
Transaction Codes:
Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and billing document configuration.
User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges and billing document configurations.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VF206 error and continue processing billing documents in SAP.
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