How To Fix 06243 - Internal number assignment not defined (please enter number)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Internal number assignment not defined (please enter number)

What causes this issue?

The system cannot assign a number because internal
<GL:number_assignment>number assignment</> has not been defined in this
case.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a number that lies within the valid <GL:number_range>number
range</> for the document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06243 - Internal number assignment not defined (please enter number) ?

  The SAP error message "06243 Internal number assignment not defined (please enter number)" typically occurs when the system is unable to automatically generate a number for a document or transaction due to a missing or misconfigured number range. This can happen in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Finance (FI), where specific number ranges are required for document creation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specific document type you are trying to create has not been defined in the system.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range may be defined but not properly configured (e.g., it may be set to "internal" but not assigned to the document type).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the defined number range.
  Document Type Issues: The document type you are trying to use may not have a valid number range assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object for the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that it is set to "internal" if you want the system to generate numbers automatically.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create a new number range using transaction code SNRO or OBA7 (for financial documents).
  Make sure to assign the number range to the appropriate document type.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 or OVF1 (for SD) to check the document type settings.
  Ensure that the document type is linked to the correct number range.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents using the specified number range.
  Check the user roles and profiles to ensure they have access to the required transactions.
  
  
  
  Manual Entry:
  
  If the system is unable to generate a number, you may need to manually enter a number if the business process allows for it. Ensure that the number entered does not conflict with existing numbers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), OBA7 (Define Number Ranges for Document Types), OVF1 (Define Sales Document Types).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to number range configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on number range management and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.