How To Fix B0340 - Default grouping requires number range with internal number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Default grouping requires number range with internal number assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0340 - Default grouping requires number range with internal number assignment ?

  The SAP error message B0340, which states "Default grouping requires number range with internal number assignment," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document that requires a number range configuration that is not set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The error indicates that the system is expecting a number range that is configured for internal number assignment, but it is either not defined or incorrectly set up.
  Default Grouping: The default grouping for the document type you are trying to create or process requires a specific number range that is not available or not set to internal assignment.
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are using may not have the correct number range assigned to it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object associated with the document type you are working with.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that it is set to "Internal" number assignment.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you will need to create it.
  If it is defined but not set to internal assignment, you can change the settings to allow for internal number assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OBD2 (for Sales Document Types) or the relevant transaction for your document type.
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the correct number range that allows for internal number assignment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or process the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  OBD2: To maintain sales document types (or other relevant transaction codes based on the document type).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document type configuration.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number ranges and document types.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional configurations or dependencies that need to be addressed.