How To Fix 64038 - Product type & has internal number assignment, do not enter number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Product type & has internal number assignment, do not enter number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64038 - Product type & has internal number assignment, do not enter number ?

  The SAP error message 64038 indicates that you are trying to manually enter a number for a product type that is configured to use internal number assignment. This means that the system is set up to automatically generate the number for that product type, and manual entry is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to create or change a product (e.g., material, service) and manually enter a number for a product type that is configured for internal number assignment.
  The configuration settings for the product type specify that the system should generate the number automatically.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Do Not Enter a Number: Simply leave the number field blank when creating or changing the product. The system will automatically generate the number for you.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the product type should allow manual number entry, you can check the configuration settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the settings for the product type.
  Look for the settings related to number assignment and see if it is set to "Internal" or "External."
  If you want to change it to allow manual entry, you can modify the configuration, but be cautious as this may have implications for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to product types and number assignment to understand the implications of changing the configuration.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or similar depending on the context of the error.
  Number Ranges: Familiarize yourself with how number ranges are defined in SAP, as this is crucial for understanding internal vs. external number assignment.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or change product types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your work in SAP.