How To Fix COM_CLEAR006 - Error during number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CLEAR - Clearing Tool

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error during number assignment

What causes this issue?

During the creation of a new data cleansing case, the internal number
assignment could not provide any numbers.

System Response

The action was terminated. The data cleansing case could not be
created.

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to check the number range COM_CLEAR.

Procedure for System Administrators

Transaction SNRO, object COM_CLEAR, checking the number range 01.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_CLEAR006 - Error during number assignment ?

  The SAP error message COM_CLEAR006 indicates that there was an error during the number assignment process in the context of the SAP system, typically related to the assignment of document numbers or other sequential numbers. This error can occur in various modules, including Controlling (CO) or other areas where number ranges are utilized.
  Causes of COM_CLEAR006
  
  Number Range Issues: The most common cause is that the number range for the document type you are trying to create is either exhausted or not properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings, such as incorrect intervals or missing entries.
  System Lock: The number range object might be locked due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  Custom Code: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might interfere with the standard number assignment process.
  
  Solutions to COM_CLEAR006
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number range is defined correctly and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create documents in the relevant module. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue. Debugging may be necessary to identify any problems in the code.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the number range object. If there are locks, you may need to resolve them.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions related to number ranges)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number range management for more detailed information on how to configure and troubleshoot number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the COM_CLEAR006 error and implement a solution to resolve it.