How To Fix 56304 - Explicit entry & (Internal number assignment not possible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Explicit entry & (Internal number assignment not possible)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56304 - Explicit entry & (Internal number assignment not possible) ?

  The SAP error message 56304, which states "Explicit entry & (Internal number assignment not possible)," typically occurs in scenarios where the system is unable to assign a number to a document or object due to a conflict with the number range settings or other configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specific object (e.g., document, order, etc.) may not be properly configured or may be exhausted.
  Number Range Intervals: The number range intervals may not be defined correctly, or the intervals may not cover the required range.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the object, leading to the inability to assign a number.
  Object Type: The object type for which the number is being assigned may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code or enhancements that interfere with the standard number assignment process, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant object.
  Ensure that the number range intervals are defined and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Intervals:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the intervals or create new ones.
  Ensure that the intervals are active and properly assigned to the relevant object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to create or modify the object.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the object type is correctly configured in the system and that it is linked to the appropriate number range.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code involved, review it to ensure it does not interfere with the standard number assignment process.
  Use transaction code SE80 or SE38 to analyze and debug the custom code.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management for more detailed information on how to configure and troubleshoot number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.