How To Fix BG050 - Internal error: The system could not assign an item number

BG050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BG - Warranty processing

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Internal error: The system could not assign an item number

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to assign an item.

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?

INCLUDE 'NA_SYS' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BG050 - Details

• The SAP error message BG050, which states "Internal error: The system could not assign an item number," typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as during the creation of purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional documents. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to assign a unique item number to a line item in the document.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the item numbers may not be properly defined or may be exhausted.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the document type or item category settings.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as locks or inconsistencies.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or user exits, they might be interfering with the standard item number assignment process.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP version you are using that affect item number assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO