How To Fix CRM_FS_CHANGE212 - External number assignment not possible for assignment number

CRM_FS_CHANGE212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FS_CHANGE - Messages for Changes to Leases

• Message number: 212

• Message text: External number assignment not possible for assignment number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE212 - External number assignment not possible for assignment number ?

  The SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE212 indicates that there is an issue with the external number assignment for an assignment number in the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to assign a new external number to a document or record due to configuration or data issues.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specific document type may not be properly configured or may be exhausted. This can happen if the number range is set to a limited range and all numbers have been used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or change the assignment number.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be set up for external number assignment.
  System Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the system settings related to number assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range