How To Fix VF377 - Numbering routine returned prefix PBD, which is reserved for system use.á

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 377

• Message text: Numbering routine returned prefix PBD, which is reserved for system use.á

What causes this issue?

The routine for flexible billing document numbering that was called
tried to assign the number range prefix PBD to the new billing document.
This number range prefix is reserved for system use and cannot be
assigned using custom numbering routines.

System Response

No billing document is created.

How to fix this error?

Change the routine (either the corresponding BAdI implementation or the
Configurable Parameter and Formulas decision table) so that it no longer
tries to assign number range prefix PBD.

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 VF377 - Numbering routine returned prefix PBD, which is reserved for system use.á ?

  The SAP error message VF377 indicates that the numbering routine has returned a prefix that is reserved for system use. This typically occurs in the context of billing documents, where the system is trying to generate a document number but encounters a prefix that it cannot use because it is reserved.
  Cause:
  
  Reserved Prefix: The prefix "PBD" is reserved for internal SAP use, and the system is configured to use this prefix for certain types of documents. If your configuration or custom code attempts to use this prefix for billing documents, it will trigger this error.
  Custom Numbering Configuration: If there is a custom numbering routine defined in the system that incorrectly uses the reserved prefix, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range assignment for billing documents may be incorrectly set up, leading to the system trying to use a reserved prefix.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Numbering Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object used for billing documents.
  Ensure that the number range does not include reserved prefixes like "PBD".
  
  
  
  Adjust Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code that generates document numbers, review it to ensure it does not attempt to use reserved prefixes.
  Modify the code to use a valid prefix that is not reserved.
  
  
  
  Review Number Range Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code VBN1 to check the number range assignment for billing documents.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned and does not conflict with reserved prefixes.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be updates or patches that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not occur again when generating billing documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  VBN1: Number Range Assignment for Billing Documents
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number ranges and billing document processing for further insights.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional help from other SAP users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VF377 error and ensure that your billing document numbering works correctly.