How To Fix /DSD/PR_MSG004 - Number assignment failed. Action cancelled.

/DSD/PR_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/PR_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Number assignment failed. Action cancelled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/PR_MSG004 - Number assignment failed. Action cancelled. ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/PR_MSG004 Number assignment failed. Action cancelled. typically occurs in the context of the SAP Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module, particularly when there is an issue with number assignment for documents or transactions. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the document type you are trying to create may not be properly defined or may be exhausted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or assign numbers in the specified range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the DSD settings or in the number range settings.
  System Lock: The system might be locked for number assignment 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:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
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