How To Fix 25012 - An internal number assignment error has occurred (&)

25012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 012

• Message text: An internal number assignment error has occurred (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25012 - An internal number assignment error has occurred (&) ?

  The SAP error message 25012, which states "An internal number assignment error has occurred (&)," typically indicates an issue with the internal number range assignment in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating documents, transactions, or master data where a unique identifier is required.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range 
  Configuration Issues: The number range for the object you are trying to create may not be properly configured or may be exhausted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard number assignment process.
  System Configuration Errors: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings related to number ranges in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that