How To Fix WS724 - Item number is greater than 999999, processing is terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Item number is greater than 999999, processing is terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS724 - Item number is greater than 999999, processing is terminated ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS724 Item number is greater than 999999, processing is terminated
  
  
  Cause:
  
  In SAP, item numbers in certain documents (like sales orders, purchase orders, deliveries, billing documents, etc.) are limited to a maximum value of 999,999.
  This error occurs when the system tries to assign or process an item number that exceeds this maximum allowed value.
  Typically, this happens if:
  There are too many items in a single document, exceeding the item number range.
  Custom developments or interfaces incorrectly generate item numbers beyond the allowed range.
  Data inconsistencies or incorrect manual entries cause item numbers to jump beyond the limit.
  
  
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAP uses a 6-digit numeric field for item numbers in many document types.
  The maximum item number is therefore 999,999.
  When the system encounters an item number greater than this, it cannot process it, leading to termination of the transaction or process.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce the number of items in the document:
  
  Split the