How To Fix FW503 - Error during number assignment for object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Error during number assignment for object &

What causes this issue?

A number for object &V1& is assigned when creating a receipt. An error
occurred during this process.

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 FW503 - Error during number assignment for object & ?

  The SAP error message FW503 indicates that there was an error during the number assignment for a specific object. This error typically occurs in the context of number ranges, which are used in SAP to assign unique identifiers to various objects, such as documents, transactions, or master data.
  Causes of FW503 Error
  
  
  Number Range Exhaustion: The most common cause is that the number range assigned to the object has been exhausted. This means that all the available numbers in the defined range have been used up.
  
  
  Incorrect Number Range Configuration: The number range may not be properly configured or may not exist for the object in question.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the number range.
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number range object in the system.
  
  
  Object Not Defined: The object for which the number is being assigned may not be defined in the system.
  
  
  Solutions to FW503 Error
  
  
  Check Number Range Status:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the status of the number range for the specific object. Ensure that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Extend Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you can extend it by going to transaction SNRO, selecting the relevant number range object, and adjusting the upper limit of the range.
  
  
  
  Create a New Number Range:
  
  If necessary, create a new number range for the object. This can also be done in transaction SNRO.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the number range. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify that the number range object is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the number range intervals and ensuring that they are active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object and number range to ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions related to the object)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the FW503 error.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FW503 error and implement a solution to resolve it.