How To Fix FZ056 - A number could not be assigned for the payment order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 056

• Message text: A number could not be assigned for the payment order

What causes this issue?

The next available number from number range '&V1&' should have been
assigned to the payment order. However, the number assignment did not
work.

System Response

Error message, and the payment run is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction FBN2 to check whether the number ranges are set up as
follows:

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

00 0000000001 - 09999999999
01 1000000000 - 19999999999
02 2000000000 - 29999999999
03 3000000000 - 39999999999
04 4000000000 - 49999999999
05 5000000000 - 59999999999
06 6000000000 - 69999999999
07 7000000000 - 79999999999
08 8000000000 - 89999999999
09 9000000000 - 99999999999
Create any missing number ranges or alter the upper limits if they are
lower than the ranges specified above.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ056 - A number could not be assigned for the payment order ?

  The SAP error message FZ056, which states "A number could not be assigned for the payment order," typically occurs in the context of payment processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system was unable to generate a unique number for a payment order, which is essential for tracking and processing payments.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The most common cause is that the number range for payment orders is either not defined, exhausted, or incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or access the payment order number range.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the payment program or the related settings in the financial accounting module.
  System Lock: The number range object may be locked due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payment processing area, they may interfere with the standard number assignment process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the number range object related to payment orders (usually FZ).
  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 in transaction code OBA7 (Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types).
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" if the system should generate the numbers automatically.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create payment orders and access the relevant number range.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment program in transaction code FBZP (Maintain Automatic Payment Transactions) to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  System Lock:
  
  If the number range object is locked, you may need to unlock it or resolve any issues with the previous transaction that caused the lock.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Maintain Automatic Payment Transactions
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on payment processing and number range management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FZ056 error in your SAP system.