How To Fix 5A714 - An error has occurred in the internal number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 714

• Message text: An error has occurred in the internal number assignment

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred during the internal number assignment of the
number range object &V1&.

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?

Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Please check whether the number range object &V1& exists in the system
and whether there are still free numbers available for assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A714 - An error has occurred in the internal number assignment ?

  The SAP error message 5A714 ("An error has occurred in the internal number assignment") typically indicates an issue with the internal number range management in SAP. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating documents, transactions, or master data that require unique identifiers.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range defined for a particular object (e.g., invoices, purchase orders) may be exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in that range have been used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or overlaps.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number range.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or bugs that are causing the number assignment process to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted. If it is, you may need to extend the number range or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Configuration:
  
  If the number range is configured incorrectly, you can adjust the settings in transaction SNRO or OBA7 (for financial documents).
  Make sure that the intervals are set correctly and that there are no overlaps.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the documents associated with the number range.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the problem persists, check for any system errors or logs that might provide more context. You can use transaction SM21 (System Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to look for relevant error messages.
  If you suspect a bug, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific number range object you are working with. There may be specific recommendations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.