How To Fix 6D234 - Internal number assignment is required for document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Internal number assignment is required for document type &

What causes this issue?

A document can only be automatically generated if an internal number
assignment is defined for the document type you want to use.

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?

Use another document type, or allow internal number assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D234 - Internal number assignment is required for document type & ?

  The SAP error message 6D234 indicates that an internal number assignment is required for a specific document type. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a document (such as an invoice, purchase order, etc.) that requires an internal number range, but the system is not configured to assign numbers automatically for that document type.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use is configured to require internal number assignment, but the number range settings may not be properly defined.
  Number Range Assignment: The number range for the document type may not be set up, or it may be set to external number assignment instead of internal.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from assigning a number.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Document Entry > Document Types.
  Select the relevant document type and check if it is set to use internal number assignment.
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  Still in SPRO, navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Document Entry > Define Number Ranges for Document Types.
  Ensure that there is a number range defined for the document type in question and that it is set to internal number assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Use transaction code SNRO to check the status of the number range object associated with the document type.
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents of the specified type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPRO (to configure settings), SNRO (to check number range objects).
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to number range configuration and document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 6D234 and successfully create the required document.