How To Fix CMT2199 - Internal number assignment not possible for & (system setting)

CMT2199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMT2 - Add-On Version: Message Class in CM Environment

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Internal number assignment not possible for & (system setting)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMT2199 - Internal number assignment not possible for & (system setting) ?

  The SAP error message CMT2199, which states "Internal number assignment not possible for & (system setting)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of number ranges in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating documents, transactions, or master data that require a unique identifier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specific object (e.g., document type, master data) may not be properly defined or may be exhausted.
  Number Range Status: The number range may be set to "not available" or "not assigned" for the relevant object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  System Settings: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings related to number assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the number range is defined