How To Fix CRM_ORDERADM_I516 - Automatic item number determination could not be executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDERADM_I - Output Class Admin Item

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Automatic item number determination could not be executed

What causes this issue?

The system has calculated the item number &V1& for the current item
number with the GUID &V2&. This number could, however, not be copied
into the item data.
The system checked whether the 'item number' field is ready for input
status, and has discovered that this field cannot be changed.

System Response

No item number is copied.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

This is probably caused by a program error.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDERADM_I516 - Automatic item number determination could not be executed ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDERADM_I516, which states "Automatic item number determination could not be executed," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing sales orders, service orders, or other related documents in the SAP CRM system. This error indicates that the system was unable to automatically determine the item number for a line item in the order.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The automatic item number determination may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the item category or document type configuration.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like item categories, product master data, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the item number determination process.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard item number determination logic.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system