How To Fix CNV_10940_MSG506 - Error in internal number assignment.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_10940_MSG - Message Class for Report Variant Scan

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Error in internal number assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_10940_MSG506 - Error in internal number assignment. ?

  The SAP error message CNV_10940_MSG506 typically indicates an issue with internal number assignment during a data conversion or migration process, often related to the SAP Conversion Tools (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools). This error can occur for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The internal number range for the object being processed may not be correctly defined or may be exhausted.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the number range settings for the specific object or entity.
  Data Consistency Issues: The data being migrated may have inconsistencies or conflicts that prevent proper number assignment.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the number ranges.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the