How To Fix 62286 - Error during number assignment for &, return code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Error during number assignment for &, return code &

What causes this issue?

This error may have several causes:
1. the number range has not been created
2. the number range was not created as an "internal" range
3. the number range object has not been defined (table TNRO)
4. the number of required numbers must be greater than 0 (program
error)

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator. Processing can only be
continued after the error has been corrected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62286 - Error during number assignment for &, return code & ?

  The SAP error message 62286 typically indicates an issue with number assignment in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating documents, orders, or other entities that require unique number assignments. The error message format usually looks like this:
  Error during number assignment for <object>, return code <code>
  Causes
  
  Number Range Issues: The most common cause is that the number range for the object in question is exhausted or not properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings in the customizing settings of SAP.
  System Lock: The number range object might be locked due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the number assignment from being processed correctly.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is defined correctly and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the number range object. If there are locks, you may need to release them.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SM12: Display and manage locks
  SM21: System log
  SU53: Authorization check
  
  
  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 SAP error message 62286.