The numbering tab of BIZ transaction type is in charge of generating document numbers. The way it is generated can be decided using this tab.

Fields & its description:

• Type

Automatic means the numbering is handled by the application itself and there is no need to specify the particulars.

If you have selected manual then specify the details.

• Period

Validity of the number series used can be selected by choosing one of the options. E.g. Yearly will reset the numeric series annually. Similarly monthly and daily will reset accordingly. Continuous will never reset its series and the numbers generated are continuous.

• Size

Enter the size of the characters for number generation in this field.

• Prefix

This will embed a prefix of characters to the numbers. Specify the prefix here. E.g. You can indicate purchase order documents by entering the prefix as PO. All the documents of that type will be generated as PO100, Po101, Po102 and so on.

• Suffix

Similar to prefix, this will exhibit characters at the end of the document numbers. E.g. 100PO.