How To Fix B0271 - Internal number missing. & & & & cannot be created.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Internal number missing. & & & & cannot be created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0271 - Internal number missing. & & & & cannot be created. ?

  The SAP error message B0271 "Internal number missing. & & & & cannot be created." typically occurs in the context of creating or processing business documents, such as purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional data. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate an internal number for the document due to a missing or misconfigured number range.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Range: The number range for the specific document type you are trying to create is not defined or is missing.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range may be defined but not properly configured (e.g., it may be set to a closed status).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create documents in the specified number range.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document type or the number range object in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check the number range object related to the document type you are trying to create.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define or Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you may need to define a new number range for the document type.
  If the number range is defined but closed, you can open it by adjusting the settings in the number range configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents in the specified number range.
  You can check this in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Review SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management and document types for further insights.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the creation of the document again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the B0271 error in your SAP system.