How To Fix 42736 - Number assignment error &1

42736 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Number assignment error &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42736 - Number assignment error &1 ?

  The SAP error message 42736, which indicates a "Number assignment error," typically arises when there is an issue with the number range assignment for a specific object or document type in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating documents, orders, or other entities that require unique identification numbers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range defined for the object may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been assigned.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or activated for the specific document type or object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  System Configuration Changes: Recent changes in the system configuration or updates may have affected the number range settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the relevant number range object.
  Ensure