How To Fix VF375 - An error occurred in Flexible numbering routine.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 375

• Message text: An error occurred in Flexible numbering routine.

What causes this issue?

The billing type of the billing document that you are trying to create
uses a custom routine to determine an appropriate number range interval.
An error has occurred in this custom routine. This could be due to one
of the following reasons:
If you have implemented the custom routine using Configurable Parameters
and Formulas (CPF), inconsistencies in the CPF configuration could be
the cause.
If you have implemented the custom routine using the BAdI <LS>Flexible
Billing Document Numbering </>(SD_BIL_FLEX_NUMBERING)<(>,<)><LS>
</>issues during the transport of the BAdI Implementation from the
quality (Q) system to the productive (P) system could be the cause.

System Response

No billing documents are created.

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

Check the configuration of the implemented flexible billing document
numbering routine.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF375 - An error occurred in Flexible numbering routine. ?

  The SAP error message VF375, which states "An error occurred in Flexible numbering routine," typically occurs in the context of billing documents and is related to the flexible number assignment feature in SAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing number ranges, or problems with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Ranges: The number range for the billing document type may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the billing document types or number ranges.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create billing documents.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from generating a number.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the flexible numbering routine, they may be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object associated with the billing document type.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant path for billing document types and verify that the settings are correct.
  Ensure that the flexible number assignment is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify billing documents.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Analyze Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to the flexible numbering routine, review the code for errors or issues.
  Consider temporarily disabling custom code to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Issues:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure there are no inconsistencies or missing information that could lead to the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  VF01 - Create Billing Document
  VF02 - Change Billing Document
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for billing and number range management for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.