How To Fix 60413 - Enter number for new business entity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Enter number for new business entity

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a number for the business entity. However,
external number assignment is set in Customizing.

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?

Enter a number for the business entity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60413 - Enter number for new business entity ?

  The SAP error message 60413, which states "Enter number for new business entity," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new business entity (such as a customer, vendor, or business partner) in the SAP system, but the system requires a specific number or identifier to be entered for that entity.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Assignment: The system expects a unique identifier (like a customer number or vendor number) to be provided when creating a new business entity. If this number is not entered, the error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: The number range for the business entity might not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to generate or assign a number automatically.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a new entity, which can lead to incomplete data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Required Number: Ensure that you are entering a valid number for the new business entity. This could be a manually assigned number or one that the system generates based on the configuration.
  Check Number Ranges: Verify the configuration of number ranges for the business entity type you are trying to create. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution for customers, Materials Management for vendors).
  Use Automatic Number Assignment: If applicable, ensure that the system is set up to automatically assign numbers to new entities. This can often be configured in the number range settings.
  Review Authorizations: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to create a new business entity. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version and configuration of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to check or configure number ranges, such as:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Define Number Ranges for Customers
  OBAS: Define Number Ranges for Vendors
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If you continue to experience difficulties, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.