How To Fix J2501 - &4 Number assignment for orders in company code & must be internal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 501

• Message text: &4 Number assignment for orders in company code & must be internal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2501 - &4 Number assignment for orders in company code & must be internal ?

  The SAP error message J2501 indicates that there is an issue with the number assignment for orders in a specific company code. The message states that the number assignment must be internal, meaning that the system is expecting to generate order numbers automatically rather than allowing users to input them manually.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The number range for the order type in the specified company code is set to external instead of internal. This means that the system is not configured to automatically generate order numbers.
  Order Type Settings: The specific order type being used may not be configured correctly to allow for internal number assignment.
  Missing Number Range: The internal number range for the order type may not be defined or may be inactive.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with the order type you are using.
  Ensure that the number range is set to "Internal" and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Order Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OVAO (for order types) or navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO.
  Check the settings for the order type in question and ensure that the number assignment is set to "Internal".
  
  
  
  Define Number Ranges:
  
  If the internal number range is not defined, you can create a new number range for the order type.
  Use transaction code OBA7 to define the number range intervals for the order type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the order creation process again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SNRO, OVAO, and OBA7 for managing number ranges and order types.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring number ranges and order types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to number range configurations and order type 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.