How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES016 - Internal number assignment to be used for product type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Internal number assignment to be used for product type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES016 - Internal number assignment to be used for product type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES016 typically indicates an issue related to the internal number assignment for a specific product type in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of product master data.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system is unable to assign an internal number to a product type due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the specified product type may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings for the product type in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the product type.
  System Settings: The system settings for internal number assignment may not be properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object associated with the product type in question.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" if you want the system to automatically assign numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Product Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific product type in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the product type is correctly set up to use the defined number range.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the product type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific product type and number range configuration for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to number range assignments.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on product types and number range management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FTVV_MESSAGES016 in your SAP system.