How To Fix ICC_NUMBERING014 - Assign number group and prefix to company code and document class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_NUMBERING - General Document Numbering

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Assign number group and prefix to company code and document class

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_NUMBERING014 - Assign number group and prefix to company code and document class ?

  The SAP error message ICC_NUMBERING014 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to number ranges for document types in the system. Specifically, it means that a number group and prefix have not been assigned to a company code and document class, which is necessary for the system to generate document numbers correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The number range for the specific document type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The number group and prefix have not been assigned to the relevant company code and document class.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to perform the following steps:
  
  
  Access the Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Document Numbering -> Assign Number Ranges to Company Codes
  
  
  
  
  Assign Number Group and Prefix:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the relevant company code and document class.
  Assign the appropriate number group and prefix to the company code and document class.
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Intervals:
  
  Ensure that the number range intervals are correctly defined and that they are not overlapping with other document types.
  You can check this under:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Document Numbering -> Define Document Number Ranges
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After saving, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for assigning number ranges) and OBA7 (for defining number ranges) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on number range configuration and management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.