How To Fix GI258 - Error in number assignment of FI-SL object &

GI258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Error in number assignment of FI-SL object &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI258 - Error in number assignment of FI-SL object & ?

  The SAP error message GI258, which states "Error in number assignment of FI-SL object &," typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Special Ledger (SL) when there is an issue with the number assignment for a specific object. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing number ranges, or problems with the underlying data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Ranges: The number range for the specific FI-SL object may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the Special Ledger or the number assignment.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from assigning a number correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the FI-SL object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object related to the FI-SL.
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