How To Fix HUDIALOG034 - Number assignment for material items is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUDIALOG - Messages from packaging dialog

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Number assignment for material items is not possible

What causes this issue?

You chose the <LS>New SSCC18 number assignment</> function. This
function starts a new number assignment according to SSCC18 for all
handling units that were selected.
Some of the entries you chose are not categorized as type "handling
unit" (material items or auxiliary packaging material items).

System Response

All entries that were selected but are not releated to handling units
were deselected.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and execute this function again, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUDIALOG034 - Number assignment for material items is not possible ?

  The SAP error message HUDIALOG034, which states "Number assignment for material items is not possible," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management processes. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Number Range Issues: The most common cause is that the number range for the material items has been exhausted or is not properly defined. This can happen if the number range is not set up correctly in the system or if the defined range has been fully utilized.
  
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material type may not be configured correctly to allow for the creation of new material numbers. Each material type has its own number range settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or assign new material numbers.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the overall system configuration, such as missing or incorrect settings in the material master data configuration.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard number assignment process.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object related to material numbers (usually MATERIAL).
  Ensure that the number range is defined correctly and that there are available numbers in the range. If the range is exhausted, you may need to extend it.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OMS2 to check the configuration of the material type in question. Ensure that the number range is assigned correctly to the material type.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master records. This can be checked through transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for material management in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are addressed in later patches.
  
  
  
  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 based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), OMS2 (Material Type Configuration), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on material master data management and number range configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HUDIALOG034 error and implement a solution to resolve it.