How To Fix ICC_NUMBERING016 - Each number group can only be assigned to one company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_NUMBERING - General Document Numbering

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Each number group can only be assigned to one company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICC_NUMBERING016 - Each number group can only be assigned to one company code ?

  The SAP error message ICC_NUMBERING016 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of number ranges in the system. Specifically, it means that a number range (or number group) is being assigned to more than one company code, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to assign a number range that is already assigned to another company code.
  There is a configuration issue in the number range settings where the same number range is mistakenly linked to multiple company codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object that is causing the issue.
  Check the assignments of number ranges to company codes.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBAS (for number range assignment) or OBA7 (for document number ranges) to review the assignments.
  Ensure that each number range is assigned to only one company code.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If you find that a number range is incorrectly assigned to multiple company codes, you will need to modify the assignments.
  Remove the incorrect assignment or create a new number range for the additional company code.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to create a document or transaction that uses the number range to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Ranges in SAP: Number ranges are used to uniquely identify documents and transactions in SAP. Each company code typically requires its own number range to avoid conflicts.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: For managing number range objects.
  OBAS: For number range assignment to company codes.
  OBA7: For managing document number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to number range management that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICC_NUMBERING016 error and ensure that your number range assignments are correctly configured.