How To Fix J4140 - Internal number assignment required for: Obj.&1, no.&2, CC &3, year &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Internal number assignment required for: Obj.&1, no.&2, CC &3, year &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4140 - Internal number assignment required for: Obj.&1, no.&2, CC &3, year &4 ?

  The SAP error message J4140 indicates that there is an issue with internal number assignment for a specific object in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, where internal number ranges are used for various objects such as cost centers, internal orders, or other financial documents.
  Cause:
  The error message J4140 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Number Range: The internal number range for the specified object (e.g., cost center, internal order) has not been defined or is not active.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The defined number range has been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers have been assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the number range settings for the object type in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or assign numbers in the specified range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J4140 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the relevant number range object (e.g., for cost centers, it might be COSTCENTER).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  Ensure that the number range is set to allow for new assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the object in question. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific configurations related to the object type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE78: SAP Archive Management (for archiving issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the J4140 error in your SAP system.