Document Type and Document Number Assignment (SAP Library)

Document Type and Document Number Assignment

Document type

The document category classifies the documents. It is noted in the document header. Among other things the document type defines:

which accounting transaction can be posted

which interval is used for the document number assignment

which fields are ready for input, or have to be filled in or hidden

which fields contents should be transferred from the template document

which fields contents should be transferred from the template document

whether the Workflow should be started ( you can only use the functions of SAP Business Workflow in the Funds Management component)

Number assignment

A number is assigned to every document that clearly identifies the document. This number can be assigned internally or externally, according to the handling of your organization. The internal number assignment takes places automatically via the R/3 system. The external number assignment is done by the user or an external system.

You define the number assignment and the document categories in Funds Management Customizing. For more information, see the Funds Management IMG under Postings ® Earmarked funds and Funds Transfers.