How To Fix 69368 - No external number assignment for $

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 368

• Message text: No external number assignment for $

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69368 - No external number assignment for $ ?

  The SAP error message "69368 No external number assignment for $?" typically indicates that there is an issue with the external number assignment for a specific document or object in the SAP system. This error often arises when the system is trying to generate or assign a number to a document, but the configuration for external number assignment is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external number range for the specific document type or object is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range: The number range may be set to internal when it should be external, or vice versa.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the document with an external number assignment.
  Document Type Not Defined: The document type for which the number is being generated may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check if the external number range is defined.
  If not, create or adjust the number range to include external assignment.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 or OBA5 to check the configuration for the specific document type.
  Ensure that the document type is set to use external number assignment if that is the intended configuration.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the document type in question.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  OBA5 - Document Type Configuration
  OBA7 - Number Range Assignment for Document Types
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.