How To Fix CJ803 - Number assignment for & in critical area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Number assignment for & in critical area

What causes this issue?

The number range interval for automatic (internal) number assignment
has reached a critical point. There is only a limited amount of "open"
numbers left.
Effected are:
Number range object,,&V2& (&V1&)
Number range interval,,&V3&

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The system will still create new objects.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_SYSTEMVERW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ803 - Number assignment for & in critical area ?

  The SAP error message CJ803 ("Number assignment for & in critical area") typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with project definitions, work breakdown structures (WBS), or internal orders. This error indicates that there is an issue with the number assignment for a project or order in a critical area, which could be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the project or order type may not be defined correctly or may be exhausted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the project/order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the project management settings or number range settings.
  Critical Area Restrictions: The project or order may be in a critical area where certain restrictions apply, preventing the assignment of numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range for the relevant object (e.g., project, WBS, internal order).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify projects/orders. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings for project management in transaction SPRO. Ensure that the number range settings are correctly configured for the project types you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Critical Area Settings:
  
  Review the settings for critical areas in your project management configuration. Ensure that the project/order is not restricted in a way that prevents number assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ01 (Create Work Breakdown Structure), CJ02 (Change Work Breakdown Structure), and CJ03 (Display Work Breakdown Structure).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to project management and controlling for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CJ803 error in your SAP system.