How To Fix CUMTX899 - Error in number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUMTX899 - Error in number assignment ?

  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 SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the number range object related to the error.
  Ensure that the number range is not exhausted and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it by adding new intervals or increasing the upper limit of the existing range.
  This can be done in transaction code SNRO or SNUM (for number range maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the specific document type in transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the number range. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with the SAP Basis team to check for any system-level issues or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Code:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure that it is correctly handling number assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CUMTX899 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CUMTX899 error in your SAP system.