How To Fix HRPIQ000785 - External number assignment has not been activated for the student number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 785

• Message text: External number assignment has not been activated for the student number

What causes this issue?

External number assignment for student numbers is not activated in
Customizing

System Response

External number assignment cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator if you want to use external number
assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

Set up external number assignment for student numbers in Customizing for
Student Lifecycle Management under <DS:CHAP.CM_XX_130>Student Numbers</>
.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ000785 - External number assignment has not been activated for the student number ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000785 indicates that the external number assignment for a student number has not been activated in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Student Lifecycle Management (SLCM) or SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when trying to create or manage student records.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  External Number Assignment Not Activated: The system is configured not to allow external number assignment for student numbers, which means that the system is expecting an internal number assignment.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for student number assignment may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to external number assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Activate External Number Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant area for student number assignment (usually found under the Student Lifecycle Management or similar modules).
  Check the settings for external number assignment and ensure that it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the number ranges for student numbers are correctly defined and that external number assignment is included in the configuration.
  You can do this by accessing the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and checking the relevant number range object for student numbers.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to create or manage the student record has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to external number assignment.
  This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to student number assignment and external number assignment for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SNRO (for number ranges), and PA30 (for personnel administration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPIQ000785 error and successfully manage student records in your SAP system.