How To Fix CUMTX899 - Error in number assignment

CUMTX899 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUMTX - Variant Configuration - Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Error in number assignment

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CUMTX899 - Details

• The SAP error message CUMTX899, which indicates "Error in number assignment," typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range assignment for a specific object or document type in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating documents, orders, or other entities that require unique identifiers.
  Causes:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for the specific object type may be exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been assigned.
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or may not be active for the relevant document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  System Configuration Errors: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the configuration of the number range intervals.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling number assignments correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction code