How To Fix 88703 - Number assignment for object &1 and interval &2 is not internal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Number assignment for object &1 and interval &2 is not internal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88703 - Number assignment for object &1 and interval &2 is not internal ?

  The SAP error message 88703 indicates that there is an issue with the number assignment for a specific object and interval. This error typically arises when the system is trying to assign a number to an object, but the number range is not set up correctly or is not internal.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specified object (e.g., document types, customer numbers, etc.) may not be configured as an internal number range. This means that the system is expecting to generate numbers automatically but is instead trying to use an external number range.
  Incorrect Object or Interval: The object or interval specified in the error message may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the number range object.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not be handling number assignments correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" if that is what is required for the object in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Intervals:
  
  In the same transaction, check the intervals defined for the number range object.
  Make sure that there are valid intervals defined and that they are not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Review Object and Interval:
  
  Verify that the object and interval specified in the error message are correct and exist in the system.
  If necessary, create or adjust the number range intervals.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object and number range to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the number assignment is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 88703 in SAP.