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How To Fix VF224 - Document &1 saved. Check number range.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VF - Billing

  • Message number: 224

  • Message text: Document &1 saved. Check number range.

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  • What causes this issue?

    Document number assignment for the number range object &V4& in number
    range &V2& with prefix &V3& has reached a critical threshold. This
    usually means that a relatively small number of free document numbers
    remain within the current number range.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    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.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF224 - Document &1 saved. Check number range. ?

    The SAP error message VF224 ("Document &1 saved. Check number range.") typically occurs in the context of billing documents in the SAP system. This message indicates that a document has been saved, but there is an issue with the number range assigned to the document type.

    Cause:

    1. Number Range Configuration: The number range for the billing document type may not be properly configured. This could mean that the number range is either not defined, has been exhausted, or is not assigned to the document type being used.
    2. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
    3. Document Type Settings: The document type settings may not be correctly set up in the configuration, leading to issues when trying to generate a document.
    4. System Configuration Changes: Recent changes in the system configuration or updates may have affected the number range settings.

    Solution:

    1. Check Number Range Configuration:

      • Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
      • Find the relevant number range object for the billing document type (e.g., F2 for invoices).
      • Check if the number range is defined and if it has available numbers.
      • If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it or create a new number range.
    2. Verify Document Type Settings:

      • Use transaction code VOTXN to check the configuration of the billing document type.
      • Ensure that the correct number range is assigned to the document type.
    3. Check Authorizations:

      • Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage billing documents.
      • You can check user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
    4. Consult with Basis Team:

      • If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator to check for any system-level issues or recent changes that may have affected the number range settings.
    5. Testing:

      • After making any changes, test the creation of a billing document again to ensure that the issue is resolved.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • SNRO: Number Range Objects
      • VOTXN: Document Type Configuration
      • VF01: Create Billing Document
      • VF02: Change Billing Document
      • VF03: Display Billing Document
    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message VF224.

    • Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and billing document configuration.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VF224 error message in SAP.

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