How To Fix AU039 - With ext. number assignmt, asset main number not in the number range

AU039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 039

• Message text: With ext. number assignmt, asset main number not in the number range

What causes this issue?

You are using external number assignment. The asset main number is
not within the specified number range.

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?

When using external number asignment, you must use an asset main
number that is within the number range for the asset class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU039 - With ext. number assignmt, asset main number not in the number range ?

  The SAP error message AU039 indicates that there is an issue with the external number assignment for an asset. Specifically, it means that the asset main number you are trying to use is not within the defined number range for asset accounting. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an asset and the system cannot find a valid number for it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for asset main numbers may not be properly configured or may not include the number you are trying to use.
  External Number Assignment: If the system is set to use external number assignment, the number you are trying to assign may not be valid or may have already been used.
  Missing Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify assets in the specified number range.
  Incorrect Asset Class: The asset class you are using may not be