How To Fix VF0C000 - You can't use letters P or S as a prefix. Please choose another letter.

VF0C000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF0C - Customizing

• Message number: 000

• Message text: You can't use letters P or S as a prefix. Please choose another letter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF0C000 - You can't use letters P or S as a prefix. Please choose another letter. ?

  The SAP error message VF0C000 indicates that you are trying to use a prefix for a document number that is not allowed. Specifically, it states that you cannot use the letters "P" or "S" as a prefix for certain document types in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to create or process a document (like a billing document or sales order) that requires a specific prefix for its number range.
  The system has been configured to restrict the use of certain prefixes (in this case, "P" and "S") for specific document types to avoid conflicts or maintain consistency in document numbering.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Change the Prefix: When creating the document, choose a different prefix that is allowed by the system. Check the configuration or documentation for the specific document type you are working with to find out which prefixes are acceptable.
  
  
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