How To Fix AU220 - With internal number assignment, no main number could be assigned.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 220

• Message text: With internal number assignment, no main number could be assigned.

What causes this issue?

Internal number assignment is being used. The system could not supply
a main number. This could be for one of the following reasons:
The system could not find the number range.
There are no more numbers available in the number interval.
The number range is not managed internally.

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?

Check the number range definition in FI-AA Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU220 - With internal number assignment, no main number could be assigned. ?

  The SAP error message AU220, which states "With internal number assignment, no main number could be assigned," typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with number ranges for documents such as invoices, purchase orders, or other financial documents. This error indicates that the system was unable to assign a main number to a document due to issues with the number range configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the document type you are trying to create may not be properly configured or may be exhausted.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not active" for the relevant document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Internal Number Assignment: The system is set to use internal number assignment, but there are no available numbers in the defined range.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Status:
  
  If the number range is inactive, you can activate it using transaction code OBA7 (Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types).
  Ensure that the number range is set to "current" and has available numbers.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in the same transaction (OBA7) by adding more numbers to the range.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents using the specified number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Switch to External Number Assignment (if applicable):
  
  If internal number assignment is not a requirement, consider switching to external number assignment for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.