How To Fix 3W219 - An error occurred during file generation number allocation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 219

• Message text: An error occurred during file generation number allocation

What causes this issue?

The processing of File number ranges for tax certificate generation can
not be performed. This is caused by an internal system problem.
The number range object affected is HR_ZA_FILE

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.
If the problem can not be resolved internally, contact your SAP local
support team.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W219 - An error occurred during file generation number allocation ?

  The SAP error message 3W219 ("An error occurred during file generation number allocation") typically occurs in the context of generating files or documents in SAP, particularly when the system is trying to allocate a number for a file or document that is being created. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the document type you are trying to generate may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings in the SAP system.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the allocation of a new number.
  System Lock: The system might be locked or in a state that prevents number allocation.
  
  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 the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in transaction code SNRO or OBA7 (for financial documents).
  Make sure to adjust the number range intervals as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the number range.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check for System Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the number range object. You can check this in transaction code SM12 (for lock entries).
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  If you suspect database issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SM12: Display and Delete Lock Entries
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 3W219 in SAP.