How To Fix JB070 - Internal number assignment. Delete the account number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB - General Message Class for IS-B (Development Class JBD)

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Internal number assignment. Delete the account number

What causes this issue?

You attempted to enter one of your own account numbers where internal
number assignment is used.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The type of number assignment is set in this case in the number range
for accounts (Customizing).
If you have set this to external number assignment, you will have to
enter the account numbers yourself.
For internal number assignment, you enter the external account number.
When the account is created, a unique internal number will be assigned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB070 - Internal number assignment. Delete the account number ?

  The SAP error message JB070, which states "Internal number assignment. Delete the account number," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the assignment of internal numbers to accounts. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation or modification of master data, or when processing transactions that involve account numbers.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Account Number: The account number you are trying to use may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Number Range Issues: The number range for the account may be exhausted or incorrectly configured.
  Account Deletion: The account number may have been marked for deletion or is already deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the number assignment in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Number: Verify that the account number you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant master data.
  Review Number Ranges: Go to the configuration settings for number ranges (Transaction code: SNRO) and ensure that the number range for the account is correctly defined and not exhausted.
  Delete or Correct Account: If the account is marked for deletion, you may need to remove the deletion flag or create a new account if necessary.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the settings related to internal number assignment.
  Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account
  OBAS: Define Number Ranges for G/L Accounts
  OBD2: Define Number Ranges for Account Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error JB070 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial accounting and number range management for a deeper understanding of how internal number assignments work.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with an experienced SAP consultant for further assistance.