How To Fix FW502 - Number assignment not maintained for object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FW - Bills of Exchange and Other International Developments

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Number assignment not maintained for object &

What causes this issue?

A number for object &V1& is assigned for each receipt.
The object is not created in table TNRO -> error in delivery system or
the entry was deleted in customizing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FW502 - Number assignment not maintained for object & ?

  The SAP error message FW502 ("Number assignment not maintained for object &") typically occurs when there is an issue with the number range assignment for a specific object in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial transactions, document management, or other areas where unique identifiers are required.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specific object (e.g., document type, transaction type) has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Inactive Number Range: The number range that has been defined is not active or is not assigned to the relevant object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create entries in the specified number range.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly configured to handle number assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FW502 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Identify the relevant number range object associated with the error.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you can create a new number range by using the transaction code SNRO.
  If it exists but is not assigned, you can assign it to the relevant object.
  
  
  
  Activate Number Range:
  
  Ensure that the number range is active. You can check this in the configuration settings for the specific object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify entries in the specified number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the error persists, consult the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module or object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Custom Development Review:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles number assignments and adheres to the defined number range settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message FW502.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FW502 error in your SAP system.